The Modern Medieval Revival
The Modern Medieval Revival
Published in Align, the University of Oregon’s arts and culture magazine, The Modern Medieval Revival examines the resurgence of medieval-inspired fashion in contemporary culture, framing the trend as a sustained cultural conversation across runways, streetwear, and editorial styling.
Design employs a historically informed color palette, period-evocative typefaces, and restrained layouts to balance medieval themes with modern clarity. Generous negative space, typographic contrast, and a clear visual hierarchy guide the reader through the story.
Role: Graphic Designer
Process
Iconography: The design features a circular pattern to fill space without distracting from the
Color: A restricted palette of red, black, and white creates a bold, cohesive aesthetic. Red highlights the iconography and references both Japanese and U.S. flag symbolism. Black grounds the composition and complements the illustration’s space background, while white type ensures high contrast and legibility across the spread.
Typography: The title and subtitle use a calligraphic typeface that references traditional Japanese brushwork. This choice reinforces cultural context while maintaining contemporary readability and a clear visual hierarchy.
Composition: Content fills the spread deliberately while preserving breathing room to avoid clutter. Body copy runs in two columns to improve readability and to allow natural text wrap around the second-page illustration. Visual elements and negative space guide the reader’s eye from the title and iconography to the article text.