Skate Art Merges in SPARK's Editorial Design Showcase

Dive into SPARK Skateboard Magazine Vol.6's captivating editorial design and graphic design blend, a showcase of urban culture and creative collaboration.

The latest volume of SPARK Skateboard Magazine is a testament to the dynamic interplay of skateboarding, art, and photography. Under the creative direction of Florian Cornut, this edition represents a rich tapestry of the South-West of France's urban culture, conceived through the lenses of diverse contributors, from photographers to visual artists.

This volume, more than just a collection of images and articles, is a thoughtful orchestration of editorial design that breathes life into the static page. Cornut's approach binds together an array of creative expressions into a cohesive narrative that celebrates the shared aspirations and distinct perspectives of each contributor.

The collaborative essence of SPARK Magazine is the cornerstone of its design philosophy. Involving figures like Corentin Le Berre, Aurore Tajan, and Pierre Radua, along with the visual identities shaped by Spark PDF and Drôle de Lisa, the magazine crafts a visual language that speaks both of uniformity and individuality. The graphic design facilitates a conversation between the reader and the skateboarding community, interspersed with the thrum of urban artistry.

At its core, the magazine's design mirrors the skateboard culture it portrays—unpredictable, free-spirited, and inventive. The layout dares to push boundaries, while maintaining clarity and readability, ensuring a seamless reader experience. Each page turn is a new vista, featuring content from locales like Bigoride Skatepark to local shops like Bank's and Crème Fraîche, making each edition a collector's piece and a cultural anthology.

By spotlighting local landmarks, from independent bookstores like Disparate to tattoo studios like LSA Tattoo, SPARK Magazine does more than just report on culture; it is an active participant, threading businesses and artists into the fabric of its narrative.

In essence, SPARK Skateboard Magazine's latest issue is not only a platform for the skateboarding scene but also a canvas for the vibrant strokes of its contributing creators. It stands as a paragon of how design can be both a vessel for storytelling and a story in itself, a mirror reflecting the ever-changing, ever-moving spirit of the streets.

Editorial design and graphic design artifacts

Credits

Corentin Le Berre, Aurore Tajan, Pierre Radua, Hugo Taquet, Spark PDF, Drôle de Lisa, Le Caïman, Studio Korf, LSA Tattoo, Arthur Plateau, Adèle Petit Feu / [Librairies] Disparate, La Mauvaise Réputation / [+ Shops] Bank's, Buzzz, Crème Fraîche, Empire, Evol, Lockwood, Pickle / [Skateparks] Bigoride, Le Petit.

Spark. @_sparkoff — Juliette Brusaud @jubruzzz + Lucas Fitte @mr_cameraa_

For more information make sure to check out Florian Cornut on Behance.