Misprint Magazine
From 2005-2012 and across 21 printed issues, Misprint Magazine was a leading voice of Austin’s music scene & subculture. As a co-founder, I helped lead the overall vision, from content to branding to art direction. I wrote countless articles, designed every issue from cover to cover, and conceived and produced events throughout the years.
In its heyday, an issue of Misprint was 32 pages full of content (and ads from our friends’ businesses), 5000 copies strong, and hand-delivered to Austin’s coffee shops, bars, and bodegas. The cover designs strove for simplicity, with a hint of humor.
In addition to publishing the zine, Misprint produced many popular events throughout the year – none more popular than the Beard & Moustache Contest. At its peak, a sold-out capacity crowd of 1,200 people filled The Mohawk on Red River St to watch the show.
Yes, that’s Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top – he was a guest judge two years in a row.
Screenprinted posters were also produced for these events.
BK: Co-publisher, co-writer, co-producer, Creative Director, designer, illustrator
🏆 Finalist, Chicago International Poster Biennial
🏆 Print Regional Design Annual (7 projects featured)
🏆 Communication Arts: Exhibit
🏆 Austin Chronicle: Best Of
🔎 NYLON
🔎 Austin American-Statesman
🔎 Austin Chronicle
Anthony Moschella: Co-publisher, co-writer, co-producer
Shaun Bruce: Co-publisher, co-writer, co-producer, designer, illustrator
Dale Wallain: Co-publisher, co-writer, illustrator
Thanks: Alison Narro, Matt Bearden, Nick Laroche, Alex Laroche, Allen Demling, Bryan Cirelli, DJ Andy The Mouth, Miletus