“The magazine has been a great inspiration to me especially the articles. The contents are more localised and able to relate to the current trends, and it also discusses and points out the issues facing the design industry. As a reader, I am interested to see and read about how design is interrelated to the business and economy. It also mentions on the creative process and the happenings in the local design scene. I would like to say a big thank you for the effort and time to stitch together all the great and wonderful articles that inspire people and provide directions and trends for the design industry here in Malaysia. Congratulations and continue the good works in facilitating the graphic designers and designers to be.” Aaron Goh Academic Department Head of KDU Centre of Design Excellence (CODE) “I am a huge fan of the design press, both online and print. CUTOUT is one of the best out there in creating and connecting their local design community, from student to professional and bringing the joy of design to the masses. My design philosophy is one of universal communication, and seeing my work embraced by CUTOUT’s editorial staff and readership validates that message – design is a global language free of geo-political boundaries!” Matthew Waldman President/Chief Creative Officer of Nooka
“One word comes to mind - WOW! - wow to a great and innovative magazine and to the great team behind it.” Linda Tan Lingard Managing Partner of Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency & President of Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators “CUTOUT is truly an exuberant design magazine attested by our collaboration with make Condition Design in empowering Malaysia’s design industry for the better. Packed with vital design-related information, CUTOUT is fast becoming an important digest for every designer to subscribe to. We are blessed and grateful for our collaboration with CUTOUT for the past few years. We could not ask for a better partner.” Zachary Ong Make Condition Design Empowering Humanity’s Progression Through Design Co-founder www.make-condition.com “This is as a starting point for the Malaysian designers. Thanks for providing a platform for us to have a chance to know, to learn, and to challenge ourselves in the areas we’re trained in – design.” Ket Pui Ling Student, Art Technology Education Centre (ATEC)
ISSUES OF 2010 VOL 01 ISSUE 01 FEBRUARY 2010
PREMIER ISSUE: Getting Down To Business Know what established design studios do to make it big in the industry, what it takes to run a studio and all about making connections.
VOL 01 ISSUE 02 MAY 2010
THE INDEPENDENT DESIGNERS ISSUE: Finding a Mark in the Industry Advice from independent designers on getting started in freelancing and working your way around the freelance circle.
VOL 01 ISSUE 03 AUGUST 2010
DESIGNER: Illustrated Showcasing some of the best Malaysian and Singaporean illustrators who have gone on to work for the big brothers of Marvel Heroes and Hollywood.
VOL 01 ISSUE 04 NOVEMBER 2010
TYPOGRAPHY: It’s All in the Details The interesting, the mysterious and the magical strokes and details of typography is explained in this issue.
ISSUES OF 2011 VOL 02 ISSUE 01 FEBRUARY 2011
The Character Design Issue Pages filled with character design and cosplay. Read on about the transformation of a simple sketch into a well-known brand with a wide range of products.
VOL 02 ISSUE 02 MAY 2011
THE MATERIAL ISSUE How design finds a spot and becomes a competitive edge for retailers wanting to make a mark in the challenging retail industry.
VOL 02 ISSUE 03 AUGUST 2011
THE DESIGNER IS A ROCKSTAR ISSUE Laden with tips and advice from famous designers on how to become a graphic designer that is well known for his or her gut feelings, vision and sense of style.
VOL 02 ISSUE 04 NOVEMBER 2011
THE FASHION ILLUSTRATION ISSUE Is there a demand for fashion illustration? Let’s hear from the fashion illustrators telling about inspiration and their aspiration.
ISSUES OF 2012 VOL 03 ISSUE 01 FEBRUARY 2012
THE INTERACTIVE DESIGN ISSUE Interactive agencies explain the idea and concept behind their interactive sites or advertising campaigns, and how to make better sites.
VOL 03 ISSUE 02 MAY 2012
THE EDITORIAL DESIGN ISSUE Find out the experiences and challenges in running a design magazine straight from the minds of editors and creative directors.
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