Tattoo Lifestyle Magazine "Shader"
Shader magazine is a tattoo lifestyle publication focusing on tattoo culture specifically in Asia such as Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. The magazine explores various tattooing techniques, methods, and designs from these countries.
The feature section begins with the introduction of tattoo culture in Thailand highlighting the Sak Yant Tattoo. Then it moves to Japan as it presents Horimono — the history of traditional Japanese Tattoos. Next, it covers the tattoo culture in the Philippines, showcasing baybayin script and Polynesian tattoos.
Shader magazine also includes four department pages. The first two-page department highlights Apo Whang-Od, a 106-year-old tattoo artist from the Philippines. The remaining two department pages focus on the body art of Kalinga and a full-page image respectively.
The name “Shader” encompasses different meanings. In tattooing, a shader is a type of
needle used for soft shading. In addition, it may also refer to anything that provides shade aligning its name to the essence of tattooing or body art where Image—Illustration, Design, or Text—Script is engraved to the skin using black ink or color ink covering the skin.
Edited by Brent Reyes
George Brown College, Graphic Design (G102)
P05 - Magazine publication ( Editorial I )
Magazine Layout Design
