Here are some sample pages from publications I’ve designed.

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LONELY PLANET MAGAZINE

BBC Magazines, UK. Launched in 2008 – these are pages from the very first issue – this award-winning  magazine has established itself as one of the leading travel publications around the world. Its  commitment to intelligent, inquisitive travel journalism as well as wonderful photography has won it many fans.

HISTORY REVEALED

Immediate Media, UK. One of the most exciting projects I’ve  worked on – a modern approach to popular history. Informative, entertaining and innovative, each issue features a 20-page special story on one historical period, complemented by a package of great ideas and very eclectic imagery – and no olde-worlde fonts to seen anywhere!

Some kind words from my clients.

Job titles change over the years – these were correct at the time of writing.

‘It’s always tremendously exciting to see a magazine that Martin has launched or redesigned. He never imposes a design but works with all the team to understand the market and the readers. He has a rare understanding of both the editorial principles and the commercial constraints of magazines and he knows that great design is, above all, about delivering content.

For my money, the best magazine designer working in Europe.’

Kevin Cox, Founder, Origin Publishing, Bristol

 

‘Martin has designed many of our launches over the years, including most recently Lonely Planet Magazine, targetting a range of different markets. Martin is one of the outstanding magazine designers of his generation.’

Peter Phippen, Managing Director, BBC Magazines, London

 

‘Truly an editorial designer – and not one of those fluffy ones. He’s my first and favourite choice to work with at developing a new idea. A session with him is like a gym work-out with the most demanding of personal trainers. He’s creative, challenging and thoughtful with an obsessional attention to detail and an intuitive understanding of the needs of the potential reader.’

Nicholas Brett, Deputy Managing Director, BBC Magazines

 

‘A brilliant professional.’

Maribel Escalona, Editor, OK! magazine, Madrid

 

‘I had the opportunity to develop various projects in collaboration with Martin Dixon, both in Switzerland and in other countries where Edipresse Group is present. He is extremely creative and constantly able to propose constructive solutions, always attentively listening to his clients’ needs.’

Pierre Lamunière, Chairman, Edipresse group, Lausanne

 

‘Martin Dixon is much more than a designer. He’s never satisfied with simply translating an editorial concept: he interprets and enhances. His talent lies in his ability to bring his great visual vocabulary to bear on the specific demands of the project, contributing truly original ideas.’

Théo Bouchat, CEO, Edipresse Suisse, Lausanne

 

‘A true genius of editorial design. His talent as a designer is combined with real journalistic intelligence. Whenever we use his services we’re sure of a successful result.’

Daniel Pillard, General Manager, Ringier Romandie, Lausanne

 

‘Martin is one of the greats of his profession. He combines like very few others both visual and editorial competence to create great visual storytelling.’

Roland Tichy Editor-in-Chief, Wirtschaftswoche, Düsseldorf

‘I first commissioned Martin to look at Golf Magazin. His approach led us not just to a reappraisal of the design of the magazine but also to getting the best from our editorial content and to communicating more effectively with our readers. He has since done the same for many of our most important publications.’

Alexandra Jahr, Managing Director,

Jahr Top Special Verlag, Hamburg

 

‘Martin revolutionised magazine design in Singapore. He blazed a trail and taught us all – editors, designers and photographers – how to combine words and pictures for maximum impact. He combines an appreciation for language with a tremendous creative flair, a tireless work ethic, and a remarkable ability to get on with his colleagues. A joy to work with.’

Tan Wang Joo, Group Editor, Singapore Press Holdings

 

‘He has an amazing ability to work with an exceptionally wide range of subject matters, and diverse teams, and still deliver consistently excellent results. He’s also been instrumental in developing the distinctive visual identity of our magazine portfolio.’

Andy Benham, Publishing Director, BBC Magazines, Bristol

 

‘Over the years he has proved time and again he understands the reader. As an editor, one has the feeling we speak the same language.’

Peter Rothenbühler, Deputy Editorial Director,

Edipresse Suisse, Lausanne

 

‘Martin is great to work with - a real catalyst, getting the same high standards from those around him that he sets for himself.’

Dominic Murray, Publisher, Lonely Planet and Gardeners’ World magazines, BBC Magazines, London

 

‘Martin fully understands the needs of the editorial staff and never tries to impose a trendy, selfish concept on our publications. His work on Le Matin was extremely effective and creative. He’s very valuable to us.’

Ariane Dyer, Editor-in-Chief, Le Matin, Lausanne

 

‘Martin proved to be an inspirational, intelligent leader of our design direction throughout the gestation of Lonely Planet Magazine.’

Peter Grunert, Editor, Lonely Planet Magazine, London

 

‘Martin is as indispensable to journalism as the director is to the theatre. The best.’

Jean-Luc Iseli, Joint Editor-in-Chief, L’illustré, Lausanne