Next American City

Next American City is a national quarterly magazine about making cities better. They observe, document and conceive realistic solutions about how to improve cities—how to ensure that future generations’ lives are improved, and not made more dangerous or unnecessarily complicated by the decisions we make. In each issue of the magazine you’ll find investigative features, thoughtful essays and interviews from the front lines of urban change and innovation.

In 2008, Next American City hired Smyrski Creative to provide creative direction. They were seeking a designer who could bring a cohesive style to the layout and feel of the magazine, and yet still be open to experimentation and creativity. Smyrski Creative continues to work closely with the editorial staff, brainstorming ideas and often driving the editorial in new directions.

To learn more, visit the Next American City case study.