The magazine was out of print for many years. The client, NME (New Musical Express), needed a bold and glorious return with their first issue. As a jazz lover, I’ve felt its dynamism, chaos, and spontaneity. I looked to Dadaism and Constructivism’s controlled frenzy to supply the upbeats for the elements and design of the cover and spread. The downbeats balanced the energy with a calm and restrained type-setting. The prominent elements dance and groove on the page, evoking a jazz vibe.

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