Popular Mechanics App

 

HEARST PUBLISHING

Popular Mechanics’ first interactive magazine

First of its kind. A digital magazine that was not just a PDF. I helped develop UI and layouts to feel cohesive with the printed magazine.

Team:

Andrew Sawyer – Design

Michael Lawton – Creative Director

Location:

Popular Mechanics: Hearst Publishing

Year:

2010

 

Translated for the device

iPad formatted with a horizontal scroll, similar to how a printed magazine is read. Larger photos and additional content could be added.

Printed magazine layout from the same article.

UI designed for a reoccurring article about featured tech gadgets.

By tapping the thumbnail photos or swiping through the 11 items

Big photography was key to the design.