PATINA is a culture magazine exploring how traditions and aesthetics evolve across nations, with the Shining Japan issue focusing on Japan’s reinterpretation of American subcultures. Features on rockabilly and Godzilla examine how global influences are reshaped over time. Custom illustrations, experimental typography, and varied headline treatments create a vibrant editorial style that reflects cultural diversity, while fully custom layouts maintain a cohesive yet eclectic reading experience.
Publication Design
Denise Bosler
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Procreate
Early thumbnails established the layout direction for the primary spread, The New Rockabilly, refined across several iterations before artwork creation. The secondary spread, Breaking Down Godzilla, underwent the same process, pairing a strong visual opener with its corresponding article spread.
