The design team now had the toolkit in place. All content and collateral that was created for the brand was consistent – in design and attitude.
Lists
Bursting at the seams with all the info, NME lists were now more fun, personal and, we hoped, more collectible.
New Musical Expression
The modern fanzine aesthetic lent itself well to a special report on the DIY scene across Britain…
...but the new attitude also meant we could design a 1994 cover story in a 1994 NME style.
The past, present + future of music
Meaty features from the past would be highlighted with footnotes from the present.
Special editions
Special editions followed the same design philosophy as the weekly magazine.
Brand advertising
Even the subscription ads followed in style and meaning.
NME gigs + tours
The graphic principles of the design meant we could create unique artworks for NME.
The NME Awards
Sponsored by Austin (the city’s tourist board) the 2015 NME Awards branding took its inspiration from the city’s famous 6th street mural and live music scene.
In September 2015, NME was relaunched as a free publication. In March 2018 Time Inc UK announced it would cease publication of the brand in print.
Team / Mark Neil – Art Director
Tony Ennis – Deputy Art Director
Dani Liquieri – Designer
Jon Moore – Digital Designer
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