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A 3D render of a network of white marble pipes with copper joints against a bright pink background. To the left, a table of contents for “Viewpoint 30: Money” is listed, while a headline to the right reads “The pursuit of exclusivity has gone into overdrive”.

Bianca Wendt's slick editorial design has got us salivating over magazines

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Date
17 August 2012

Bianca Wendt is a neighbour of ours (although we only found that out a couple of minutes ago) producing seriously top-notch design, especially in the field of editorial and publishing. With a team that numbers only four, the studio’s output is nothing short of prolific, with three magazines under their creative steer and an abundance of book, branding and self-initiated work to boot.

We’re particularly taken with the creative direction of Viewpoint magazine, a cultural trend publication that explores issues of global significance. The latest issue examines the metamorphosis of the consumer as a result of the global financial crisis, and does so with editorial flair and immaculate design throughout. It’s incredibly refreshing to see such a staid editorial conversation being executed with real visual flair. But if financial crises and beautiful layouts don’t float your boat then there’s also a salacious feature on sexual anxiety (although that’s largely linked to cash-flow too).

Two magazine covers side by side. The left cover shows a grey, textured sculpture on a black background. The right cover features gold-coloured blocks and the title “Viewpoint” in large, serif type. A blue circle at the bottom reads “The Money Issue”.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

A magazine cover for “Viewpoint” featuring a pile of gold bars. The bars are stacked haphazardly, with several blue circular badges at the bottom reading “The Money Issue”, “Bragging Heights”, “Life Down Below” and “Just An Illusion”.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

An open magazine spread. The left page is white with the title “VIEWPOINT:” and a detailed list of credits. The right page is bright yellow with the title “THE INFORMATION:” and a photo of a small white dog on a rocky beach.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

A double-page magazine spread. The left page is bright yellow with a tilted photograph of a tiger in a rocky enclosure. The right page features the word “MONEY” in circular seals above a bold headline that reads “THE ANALYSIS:”.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

A 3D render of a surreal, organic object consisting of two bulbous forms connected by a mechanical joint. One side is a pale cream colour with rounded protrusions, while the other is a textured red mass. The image is a page from a book with the headline “PLASTIC MEASURES” and a short paragraph of text.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

A two-page spread featuring 3D renders of abstract, organic forms. The left page shows a glossy, pink bubbled shape with white speckles, captioned “Repair: Biosystem (detail)”. The right page shows a red cylindrical object with thin rods and spheres, captioned “Transplant: Self-assembled Rotoengine”.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

A double-page magazine spread on a pale pink background. The left page features the bold headline “THE FEATURES:” and several short paragraphs of text. The right page contains a black and white photograph of a cluttered table with plates, glasses and scattered objects.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

A double-page magazine spread featuring a soft, draped fabric in shades of pink and mauve. The text “Life down below” is printed in white across the left page.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

An open magazine spread featuring a black and white photograph of a dinner table. The opposite page contains a bold headline that reads “Sexologists report seeing more patients who blame financial problems for issues including low libido and premature ejaculation. Anxiety is the root of 90% of sexual problems”.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

Two people sit at a white table against a plain grey background, looking at a series of pale pink and yellow desserts. The sweets are shaped like smooth, organic mounds and served on glass pedestals.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

An open magazine spread with a pink left page and a white right page. A large white speech bubble on the left contains the title “THE DIGEST: Snapshots of some big ideas”.
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Bianca Wendt: Viewpoint #30

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About the Author

James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

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