Futu

Futu is based in Warsaw/Poland and all info taken from the website.

FUTU MAGAZINE Polish magazine which approaches a different design studio to art direct each issue

FUTU is an international, bilingual exclusive album released twice a year in Warsaw, Poland

FUTU brings new look to design, photography, fashion and luxury by combining most advanced publishing techniques with newest trends in graphic design and typography.

Here is a video posted on their site...

Futu Mission Statement

To highlight aesthetic aspects of life and positive models of material world. To present interesting and innovative solutions in design and fashion

To spread an optimistic vision of the future. To focus on quality of life. To stimulate creative progress

To become an international platform for creative expression of the most prestigious design studios in the world by inviting the graphic studios to contribute in following issues of the magazine.

Self

Highly creative individuals presenting their subjective vision of the world

People

Impartial observation and analysis of social life of modern people. Looking at cultures, subcultures, people, relationships, society and teams. Seeing dependence and independence.

Surround

Fresh and creative solutions in: design, fashion, art, architecture, objects; quality of living.

Info

Limited circulation - 6500 copies

Printed as an album

Size: 230x280

High quality print and paper, several types of paper in every issue.

Distribution

available worldwide (Paris, London, Milan, New York, Stockholm, Zurich, Tokyo, in selected bookstores and concept stores (eg. Colette, Palais de Tokyo bookstore).

Magazine packaging in specially designed carton boxes.

Contact

FUTU MAGAZINE

ul. wilcza 42 / 12 00-679 WARSAW POLAND

T/F 22 622 07 75

www.futumag.com

office@elementone.pl

FUTU

editor - in - chief

MARTYNA BEDNARSKA ĆWIEK

FUTU DESIGN GUIDE

editor - in - chief

SEBASTIAN KUSTRA

development director / publisher

WOJTEK PONIKOWSKI

publishing director

MONIKA MIELCZAREK

Awards

(I have kept the ones which are most applicatble to my design direction... honestly I deleted some!)

2009

Design Week Awards shortlist, Editorial Design category.

DAD Awards, nomination in the category of Magazine

New York Type Directors Club distinction:Typography Excellence

2008

CHIMERA PRESS DESIGN CONTEST

Golden Chimera - Best Magazine

Silver Chimera - Cover

Silver Chimera - Typography

Bronze Chimera - Table of Contents

23rd INTERNATIONAL BIENNALE OF GRAPHIC DESIGN IN BRNO

Nomination in the category of Graphic Design

2007

CHIMERA PRESS DESIGN CONTEST

Golden Chimera - Best Magazine

Golden Chimera - Cover

ADVERTISEMENT CREATORS CLUB CONTEST

Gold in the category of Design

2006

CHIMERA PRESS DESIGN CONTEST

Bronze Chimera - Best Magazine

Bronze Chimera - Market Debut

GOLDEN EAGLES ADVERTISMENT

Golden Eagle in the category of Design

I really like some of their first designs, but have to say I'm not a big fan of their more recent designs. I intend to collect some of the older magazines, however they are sold out! Here are some of my favourite front covers and layout designs. 

Futu front covers.

Futu layout.