Tarnished Magazine Design

Tarnished Magazine started as idea in the vibrant mind of Professor Stephen Fischer (now retired) in 2012. Known as PF to his students, he sought to create a counterpoint to Polished Magazine, covering visual and literary arts, as well as arts culture. He wanted the magazine to be a place celebrating unexpected beauty—or, rather, beauty found in unexpected places. Over the years, the scope may have widened, but the spirit of PF’s early charge lives on. Perhaps it’s ironic that the magazine itself can be expected to deliver beauty to its readers, including the jurors of the Columbia Scholastic Press’ annual student publication contest. They have awarded the publication its Gold Crown, as well as Gold, Silver, Bronze, Circle awards, several years in a row, which is a credit to both its originator and to the many talented students who have carried forth the mission with such award-winning quality and style.

From the original award submission.