Coming up with an eye-catching design doesn’t always go as easy as you want it to. When you work as a graphic designer or in the creative field of magazine design, being able to create wonderful covers is important in keeping your job and being able to get the attention of your target viewers. However, there are days when you can’t just create something amazing on command. Some days, you may be blank for random reasons, such as being too stressed out or just simply being uninspired. This is quite normal. Even the best have their down times and for creative people, there are some days when they need a little push to actually create something.
This push may come from a walk in the park or a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Sometimes, you might be inspired to create a stunning magazine cover by looking at some equally amazing covers made by other people. It’s all about finding the beauty in things around you and appreciating the style that other people have as well. A little inspiration from beautiful visual creations can go a long way. You may remember the images you’ve been wanting to create. Or you might be reminded of the colors of the theme you want to work on.
Appreciating creative magazine cover designs may bring out the creativity you feel you may have lost. There are a great many talented artists out there whose works grace the front covers of prestigious publications. You may get motivated, even a bit competitive to come up with something better when you see inspiring works of art that you draw inspiration from. Recognizing the talent of other individuals could remind you that you are capable of doing such beautiful works as well! Consider these inspiring magazine covers as your springboard towards creating a fresh and captivating design.
From simple to extremely colorful, you can draw inspiration from the following magazine covers which feature creative works of art. Feast your eyes on these 40 amazing magazine covers and find that creative spark inside!
Mental Floss Cover by Mary Kate McDevitt
Bin Laden Mosaic cover by Helder Oliveira
Modus
Sleek
Luxe Finder
Fabric
Entertainment
Fricote
Slash/ by Arnaud Mercier
Wired Magazine Cover by Troie Lee
Complex
U+Mag
Formula magazine cover
One Mag
Bau Meister
Rumor by Tomasz Biskup
Buffe Magazine
Variety Magazine Cover
Esquire Magazine
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