Creating the catalogue (Research Zines)

 Zines

"Zine- A magazine, especially a fanzine"

The purpose of a Zine is to provide a safe space for expression of creativity, especially within the underrepresented and marginalised communities. 

I looked into Zines as inspiration for the catalogue as they are the exact style that we are looking to recreate. The very hand-made but aesthetic style. 

Zines feel really personalised to the exact style of what the creator has wanted it to look like. 

I thought a Zine style would work really well with the course as FIMS make them on their course. Also it matches the style of the course's work.



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