I first became interested in design and independent publishing when I decided to design my own magazine as a personal exercise. At the time, I had no design experience and the project was meant to be seen only by me. Before I knew it, I had a whopping 11in x 16in, 10-page magazine. But in the process of creating, I became more and more fascinated with the world of independent publishing. I eventually landed on a 5.5in x 8.5in saddle-stitched design, and for brevity, I decided to hand-make the...