GUTS: A Struck Publication
A work in progress…no longer
During my summer design internship at Struck, I created a zine (or small publication) that showcases several core veterans of the team and some of their best work while at the agency. The theme of the zine was one of the agency’s primary pillars — guts.
The zine not only features projects that the participants hand-picked themselves, but also brief interviews where each person elaborates on what “guts” meant to them.
While this project did end up being a big bite to chew, I think it was ultimately an excellent decision for my internship (I learned so much!). My lessons included taking a crash course on InDesign and mastering the basics of creating a publication from scratch. From setting up a grid system, to choosing typefaces and color schemes, I now can confidently say I understand the basic ins and outs of putting together a volume of creative work. And one thing is for certain, I will never look at a publication in the same light again!
Most importantly, I learned that it takes a lot of talented, dedicated individuals working together to make an agency run effectively. It’s not about any one person, but the whole collective.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It’s been a tremendous experience interning at Struck — one I won’t soon forget.
As my send-off, here are some selections from the forthcoming zine, titled appropriately, GUTS.
James Ramirez is a DJ, freelance graphic designer and cinephile. When he’s not digging for used records he’s searching local strip malls for the best ethnic food. Most recently, he was the summer design intern at Struck.
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