Kerning, Culture & Critique: 7 must-have independent design magazines for your coffee table

Who doesn’t love some beautiful editorial design combined with insightful ideas and articles? We do, that’s for sure. We’ve gathered a selection of our favourite independent magazines that cover a wealth of design-related topics, from typography and branding, to culture and critique. Perfect on your bookshelf, desk or in hand with a cup of coffee – these reads go beyond ‘good’ design. ​​A haven of typographic inspiration and insightful topics, TYPEONE is the only bi-annual magazine in the world that uses creative type mediums as a gateway and means to explore contemporary societal topics. Covering areas such as culture, innovation, and design, Amber Weaver – with her team and network of freelancers – orchestrates a well-loved publication in the design world that spotlights global initiatives, projects, campaigns, and the people behind them. TYPEONE Issue Three