Xjournal Magazine Vol.6
Editorial Design
Adobe Illustrator
Starting Question/Exploration :
- How can the letter "X" be transformed into an expressive, abstract visual system while maintaining balance and boldness?
- How do layering, scale, and spatial relationships affect perception and attention in editorial design?
Process & Experimentation :
- Explored multiple digital experiments in Adobe Illustrator, creating layered and abstract variations of the letter "X" for the magazine cover.
- Tested scale, overlapping, transparency, and fragmentations to push the visual boundaries of a familiar symbol.
- Reviewed iterations with the team and advisor, noting which fragments felt balanced, bold, and visually engaging.
- Iterative experimentation focused on composition, hierarchy, and expressive abstraction rather than simply producing a "final cover."
Layering and scale exploration
