Designfully: A new print magazine amplifying women and gender-diverse designers
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Abbey Bamford
Not artisan, but a perfectly fine bagel. Hits the spot.
Summary
Designfully is a new biannual print magazine launched in 2025 by designer Mary Hemingway, founder of Design by Women. The 260-page publication celebrates women and gender-diverse creatives in the design industry, featuring over 50 contributors in its inaugural "Celebration" issue. Self-funded and created by a team of volunteer collaborators, the magazine takes a counter-cultural approach by launching in print format at a time when most publishers are moving to digital, emphasizing tactile and thoughtful design.
Key quotes
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While many publishers continue to pivot to digital, Designfully is doing the opposite by championing the tactile, the thoughtful, and the enduring.
The first 'Celebration' issue is a showcase of what Design by Women has been striving for during the last...
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