By Ruth Rowland
It was great fun working on the hand lettering for the July issue of FourFourTwo Magazine with guest editor Messi.
The work extended beyond the double cover to the opening article title lettering and can also be seen throughout the magazine in the form of smaller playful notes and jottings.
Guest edited by celebrated footballer, Messi, the design team at FourFourTwo wanted to give the magazine the personal touch with casual handwritten elements to complement the bold design.
As with all magazine work, the timings were tight so I worked closely with the Deputy Art Editor as the copy evolved and the design was finalised, both to the satisfaction of the design team and Messi’s sponsors, Adidas. It was a fast and furious job but a satisfying one - plus, I know a lot more about Messi than I did at the start of the project!
Hand Lettering for FourFourTwo Messi Issue Outer Cover
Hand Lettering for FourFourTwo Messi Issue Inner Cover
Hand Lettering for FourFourTwo Messi Issue Opening Article
To see more lettering for magazines and publications head over to my editorial folder or if you like this casual, notebook style, take a look at my hand lettered cover illustration for Which? Magazine ...
