Futu

Futu is based in Warsaw/Poland and all info taken from the website.

FUTU MAGAZINE Polish magazine which approaches a different design studio to art direct each issue
FUTU is an international, bilingual exclusive album released twice a year in Warsaw, Poland
FUTU brings new look to design, photography, fashion and luxury by combining most advanced publishing techniques with newest trends in graphic design and typography.

Here is a video posted on their site...


Futu Mission Statement
To highlight aesthetic aspects of life and positive models of material world. To present interesting and innovative solutions in design and fashion
To spread an optimistic vision of the future. To focus on quality of life. To stimulate creative progress
To become an international platform for creative expression of the most prestigious design studios in the world by inviting the graphic studios to contribute in following issues of the magazine.

Self

Highly creative individuals presenting their subjective vision of the world

People
Impartial observation and analysis of social life of modern people. Looking at cultures, subcultures, people, relationships, society and teams. Seeing dependence and independence.

Surround
Fresh and creative solutions in: design, fashion, art, architecture, objects; quality of living.

Info
Limited circulation - 6500 copies
Printed as an album
Size: 230x280
High quality print and paper, several types of paper in every issue.

Distribution

available worldwide (Paris, London, Milan, New York, Stockholm, Zurich, Tokyo, in selected bookstores and concept stores (eg. Colette, Palais de Tokyo bookstore).
Magazine packaging in specially designed carton boxes.

Contact
FUTU MAGAZINE
ul. wilcza 42 / 12 00-679 WARSAW POLAND
T/F 22 622 07 75
www.futumag.com
office@elementone.pl
FUTU
editor - in - chief
MARTYNA BEDNARSKA ĆWIEK
FUTU DESIGN GUIDE
editor - in - chief
SEBASTIAN KUSTRA
development director / publisher
WOJTEK PONIKOWSKI
publishing director
MONIKA MIELCZAREK

Awards
(I have kept the ones which are most applicatble to my design direction... honestly I deleted some!)

2009
Design Week Awards shortlist, Editorial Design category.
DAD Awards, nomination in the category of Magazine
New York Type Directors Club distinction:Typography Excellence

2008
CHIMERA PRESS DESIGN CONTEST
Golden Chimera - Best Magazine
Silver Chimera - Cover
Silver Chimera - Typography
Bronze Chimera - Table of Contents

23rd INTERNATIONAL BIENNALE OF GRAPHIC DESIGN IN BRNO
Nomination in the category of Graphic Design

2007
CHIMERA PRESS DESIGN CONTEST
Golden Chimera - Best Magazine
Golden Chimera - Cover

ADVERTISEMENT CREATORS CLUB CONTEST
Gold in the category of Design

2006
CHIMERA PRESS DESIGN CONTEST
Bronze Chimera - Best Magazine
Bronze Chimera - Market Debut

GOLDEN EAGLES ADVERTISMENT
Golden Eagle in the category of Design

I really like some of their first designs, but have to say I'm not a big fan of their more recent designs. I intend to collect some of the older magazines, however they are sold out! Here are some of my favourite front covers and layout designs. 

Futu front covers.

Futu layout.