Underline Studio's Editorial Design for Prefix Photo Magazine

For more than ten years, Underline Studio, located in Toronto, has been responsible for the visual identity of Prefix Photo, an international publication from the Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art. This magazine highlights both Canadian and international photography through insightful essays and visual collections. Underline Studio's editorial design adopts a museum-like curation style, featuring full-bleed photo spreads alongside carefully measured white borders, with text presented in deep black ink. The grid layout incorporates asymmetric columns to accommodate diverse content, complemented by elegant serif headers and compact folio numbers in the margins. The choice of materials includes robust uncoated paper, selective spot varnishes, and thread-sewn binding, enhancing the journal's status as a collectible work that celebrates photography and the art of bookmaking.