The Secret to Amazing Zines – You’re Missing This Step!

Part 2 is out now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qJRusLJH54 It shows the printing, folding (top-down demonstration around 12 minute mark), and finishing process as well as 4 follow-along exercises for leveling-up your next or current zine project. For those who are interested in how to fold the zine prototype in this video, you can see a written and photo tutorial for free on my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-design-104893180?utm_…

I'm a designer by training. The process you're explaining is what I do for graphic design type projects. Part of the ethos of zine making for me is that they're quick and dirty, and imperfect, punk-style. For me, zine making is an excuse to NOT do the careful process you use here. Though I can imagine that you'd sell better zines that have been carefully designed. There's no wrong way, this isn't a criticism. I think zines can be amazing too when people DO miss the steps of making prototypes. Single-drafted zines can be beautiful in their rawness.

Your art style, zine idea, editing... It's so comforting

I started watching this primarily because I love all your videos, though as soon as you said we could go back to old work and make a zine out of anything, I felt MASSIVE inspiration to try making my own tiny zine

Can’t wait to see the final zine! I love the small fold-out format 😊

Such an amazing vid Kelly 😮 From the Editing , Explanations (story telling) , Art direction and even the creative way you did the sponsorship was so well done 👍

I just love finding new zine artists, your style makes me happy ❤

Such an inspiring video!! I love your illustration. Thank you for sharing your work!

Your riso is anything but simple . It’s stunning artwork

Wow i just wanted to say that im super happy to found your channel right before i go to bed lol love your editing and your art works!!! so happy that we living in the same country it somehow make me extra comfy while im watching your videos haha

This whole video is so comfy. I really love your diary of little drawings. I want to start doing something similar

Hi Kel! I first saw your work in instagram with the postcard calendars, very happy to see you in my recommended! I love your art style so much, and this was a very fun video ❤

I've always found zines so fascinating 🥰

first time watching your videos, and I feel so inspired! I've always wanted to make a zine, thank you for breaking down your process!

You inspire me so much

Great video as always. Love how youre always practicing/sharing your sustainable & recycling ethos. ❤

I like the small format. Would love to see a video about your sketchbooks😊

why did it took me so long to find you? loved watching this :,)

I loved this video, it was very inspiring! Where do you get your daily planner? I really like the idea of a little daily visual record.

You’re getting some hate here but ignore it, it’s okay to do things you’re own way 👍 thanks for sharing