Some people may say that print magazines are dead; maybe because they kind of are…
But! To the contrary, designer and entrepreneur Mojomora has pretty much revived the culture of magazines with his company ‘DARK’ and is doing it in a modern, trendy, and viral way.
Magazine covers are pretty dope, right? I mean like, being on the cover of a magazine with your face all blown up in super HD with awesome bright colorful text saying catchy things like like “LIFESTYLE” or “SHEIK” is pretty freaking awesome don’t ya think?
Even better: Imagine knowing that your rude high-school counselor who once told you to “pick a serious career” saw your awesome face on the front cover of a sleek magazine…priceless!
So, it’s safe to say magazine covers are pretty freaking cool.
Creator and digital entrepreneur Mojomora has discovered a way to keep magazine covers alive with his digital cover concept for DARK Magazine.
On their website, DARK states that “Artists, models, and other creatives from around the world use DARK Magazine to get news articles & magazine covers.” After digging in and checking them out on Instagram, these guys are seriously the real deal.
I didn’t really think these guys are actually designing magazine covers for artists and creators from scratch, but they really are; and they are doing a pretty badass job.
After direct messaging the founder, Mojomora on Facebook and Instagram I got a chance to learn more about what DARK Magazine does. On their website, anyone—yes anyone—can apply to be considered for an Q&A interview article either posted by the founder himself (or his staff) on DARK Magazine. But even better, all accepted applicants also receive a digital magazine cover designed by DARK’s staff included with the articles. Check these out:
I asked if they are using some sort of a third party or hiring people offshore to design these digital covers and responded by saying, “Nope. All of these are designed in house by us using several graphic editor softwares. Majority of the covers I design myself.”
Real people with real skills and an awesome business idea.
After applying through their website, DARK reviews your application and determines your eligibility. From what I’ve learned after speaking with Mojomora, there are a few options applicants receive after applying.
Some applicants are offered even more press/blog placements with a digital cover for a service fee while some are offered placements for 100% free.
Yep, exposure for your brand, design work, and article placements all 100% free. Game changing.
Here’s a screenshot of our conversation on Instagram:
If you’re looking to get some press and exposure for your brand I highly encourage you to apply through DARK Magazine here to see if you qualify.
Awesome people doing awesome work.
Follow Mojomora: @mojomora
Follow DARK: @darkmagazine
Website: magazinedark.com
