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Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:37:23 +0000

[...] out Magtastic’s collection of groups using the newspaper format in innovative ways in “What Newspapers Did Next” and “What Newspapers Did Next [...]

By: rafaela pesci

rafaela pesci — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:39:06 +0000

I’m a brasilian architect living in Portugal.

This newspaper is not as successful as the post might suggest: sales are very low, circulation far from ideal and ad investment dangerously poor. This speaks for itself.

Truth is, it is seen more as a light digest of curiosities than a strong source of good information. The target of this publication is definitely not the usual paper reader, the one who wants to be well informed, because there is not too much good information there. This also explains why such a percentage of people who never bought a newspaper before. It maybe reaches a different public, but not the ones who buy newspapers. I think it is not enough to say ‘this is how a newspaper must be from now on’.

It may be a mix between magazine and newspaper. But for sure it is not an answer for the print crisis.

As for the design, its resemblances to Monocle — to say the least — make me wonder why does someone present something as innovative while being too much of a copycat of a well known publication.

And, by the way, the prime minister page is a mock up.

By: What newspapers did next « CJ Purcell

What newspapers did next « CJ Purcell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:43:14 +0000

[...] and other stuff « Seth Godin What newspapers did next November 23, 2009 Magtastic has a brilliant post about i, a newly designed Portugese tabloid that combines brilliant [...]

By: here & now › LESSONS IN MAGAZINES #02: MCSWEENEY’S

here & now › LESSONS IN MAGAZINES #02: MCSWEENEY’S — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:30:01 +0000

[...] actually a very interesting experiment going on in Portugal, which you can find out more about here. Oh, and McSweeney’s: very, very good. You should subscribe, really. They’ll make you [...]

By: andrew

andrew — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:20:34 +0000

I did get the image from a presentation Nick gave in Portugal – but I can confirm that’s how the spread turned out, because I have a copy.

By: Jonas

Jonas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:58:13 +0000

Is it me or does the text on the Prime Minister spread(s) look suspect. Is it a mock up?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:26 +0000

I was just getter relaxed into my Friday night with a beer in my hand and the fan on full-tip and now I read this.

Bollocks

I have to gather the design team and show them your words. Please try to rein in your talents so I can get some rest.

Charlie

By: magCulture.com / editorial design

magCulture.com / editorial design — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:13 +0000

[...] it a newspaper is it a magazine? Andrew returns from Lisbon with a selection of pages from one of the most interesting recent newspaper launches, Portugal’s i, designed by [...]

By: andrew

andrew — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:26 +0000

Innovation’s website:

http://www.innovation-mediaconsulting.com/

They also did the recent redesign of Liberation, among others.

By: andrew

andrew — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:09:39 +0000

Tim: It’s certainly very different from Mario Garcia’s style of reinvention.

I should also point out that although Nick came on board before the newspaper launched, it’s very much a creation of the Innovation Group. This team was headed by Javier Errea.

And you’re right about it being a complete change in culture – Errea also worked with the architect and interior designer to create their newsroom. Some of the additions to the space feel a bit gimmicky, to be honest – others are clearly well thought out, and intelligent.