Matthew Ball Editorial Design
Events
February 2010 (UK)
COVER DESIGN TALK
A presentation given to post-grad journalism students at Edinburgh Napier University.
December 2009 (UK)
DESIGN TALK AND WORKSHOP
Short presentation followed by a cover design workshop for the winners of the 2009 Scottish Schools Magazine Awards.
November 2009 (UK)
DESIGN TALK AND WORKSHOP
Two presentations: 'Simple ways to improve a magazine's design', and 'Branding for magazines', followed by a design workshop for the staff of
C+D at CMP Medica.
June 2008 (UK)
COVER DESIGN WORKSHOP
Short presentation followed by a cover design workshop for editors from business publisher CMPi in London
May 2008 (UK)
52 MAGAZINE TIPS AND DESIGN SURGERY
Talk given to members of the PPA in Scotland, followed by a design surgery where delegates could get their magazines critiqued.
November 2007 (South Africa)
COVER DESIGN WORKSHOP
Presentation and cover design workshop for 30 delegates at the Magazine Publishers Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
May 2007 (UK)
COVERS THAT SELL
Presentation to PPA in Scotland examining cover language and design.
June 2006 (Poland)
COVER DESIGN & MAGAZINE BRANDING TALKS, COVER DESIGN WORKSHOP
Two talks, including a cover design workshop, presented in Warsaw to three different audiences from magazine publisher Edipress.
February 2006 (UK)
CHOOSING TYPE FOR MAGAZINES
One hour presentation at emap's design conference. The talk outlined the principles of typography and a methodology for choosing type.
It’s rare to find a designer who understands the business of publishing as well as design.
