Modern Print Magazine Cover Design

I’m producing a new print-only magazine and need a fresh, clean, modern cover that will stand out on newsstands without looking cluttered. The job is strictly the cover—no inside pages—so all of our focus will be on perfecting a single, memorable front. Here’s what I’m after: • A contemporary look with smart use of white space, crisp typography and a strong focal image or illustration. • Industry-standard print setup—CMYK, 300 dpi, 3 mm bleed, and clearly marked trim and safe zones. • Source files in Adobe InDesign (preferred) or Photoshop/Illustrator, with all linked assets and fonts included. • Two to three initial concepts, then up to two revision rounds to fine-tune the winning direction. Acceptance criteria 1. Final press-ready PDF passes my printer’s pre-flight check. 2. Layered source file matches the approved PDF exactly. 3. All fonts and images are properly licensed or free for commercial use. If you’re comfortable working in InDesign and have a portfolio that shows modern, minimal magazine or editorial covers, let’s talk timelines so we can get this cover on the press schedule.