Magazine Design, Production, & Art Direction
At Kirn Creative, we bring decades of editorial design and art direction experience to every project. Whether you’re launching a new publication, refreshing an existing magazine, or need expert layout and production support, we ensure every page is thoughtfully designed for impact and readability.
With backgrounds in top-tier magazine and print production, we know how to balance creative storytelling with precise technical execution—ensuring your publication is visually stunning, professionally produced, and ready for both print and digital formats.
Industry-Leading Expertise
Heidi Kirn, Co-Founder of Kirn Creative, was the Art Director of Maine Home + Design Magazine for 8 years, shaping its distinctive editorial aesthetic.
Neil McMahon, Co-Founder of Kirn Creative, was the Art Director at The Princeton Review in NYC, leading art direction and print production for their K-12 Division.
Our combined experience in magazine publishing, branding, and large-scale print production allows us to create high-quality, visually compelling publications that resonate with readers and stand out in the industry.
Our Magazine Design & Production Services
Custom Magazine Design
A well-designed magazine keeps readers engaged and elevates your brand. We create layouts that balance visual appeal, readability, and brand consistency—whether you need a bold, modern aesthetic or a classic editorial style.
Creative editorial layouts tailored to your audience
Typography, imagery, and color design for visual impact
Print-ready and digital formats
Art Direction & Editorial Design
From cover to cover, we oversee the creative direction of your publication to ensure a cohesive, professional look. Whether working with photographers, illustrators, or editors, we manage the design process to align with your magazine’s vision.
Creative direction & concept development
Photography & illustration integration
Consistent branding & style guides
Magazine Production & Prepress
A flawless final product starts with expert production and prepress work. We handle the technical details to ensure your magazine is print-ready, with accurate color correction, image resolution, and press specifications.
Prepress file preparation & print consulting
Color correction & image optimization
Layout adjustments for different print formats
Digital Magazine & Interactive PDFs
Expand your reach with digital magazine design that delivers a seamless reading experience across devices. We create interactive PDFs and digital-friendly layouts that look just as stunning on screens as they do in print.
Optimized layouts for digital reading platforms
Clickable links, interactive elements & multimedia integration
Responsive designs for desktop, tablet & mobile
edible MAINE — is an award-winning magazine dedicated to local foods by sharing the stories of the people who grow it, prepare it, and eat it.
Ninety-Nines Magazine — Published for The Ninety-Nines®,the International Organization of Women Pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight.
Why Choose Kirn Creative for Magazine Design?
Decades of Experience in Editorial & Print Production – Our background in high-end magazine design, branding, and print publishing ensures top-tier results.
Full-Service Production – From art direction to prepress, we handle everything to ensure a flawless magazine.
Tailored for Print & Digital – Whether for traditional print distribution or digital publishing, we optimize designs for every format.
Collaborative Approach – We work closely with publishers, editors, and marketing teams to bring editorial visions to life.
🔗 Let’s Talk About Your Magazine
Serving Publishers & Brands Nationwide
Kirn Creative partners with publishers, brands, and businesses across Maine and beyond to produce high-quality print and digital publications. Whether you need a full magazine redesign, art direction for an issue, or expert production support, we’re here to help.
📍 Based in Kennebunk, Maine, working with clients locally and across the U.S.
Culture Magazine — We LOVE cheese, so it was a pleasure stepping in as interim art director on “the ultimate publication for those who love cheese,” while the art director was on maternity leave.