These were covers I designed to pitch a custom publication to Ethan Allen. Still waiting to hear about that one. Click for larger image.

I’ve been designing Tobacco Outlet Business magazine for 10 years and they finally agreed to a redesign. I inherited the design from a previous art director, and while I have modified it over the years I have never been completely satisfied with it so this is long overdue. The publication is B2B, but I we wanted a bit more of a consumer feel while still remaining business oriented. Here is an old cover and a new one side by side. Click to view larger.

Here is the cover story from the first issue of the new design. Click for larger image.

Here’s a page from the old product section beside a spread from the new one. More products, tighter design etc. Click for larger image.