Magazines are made of words and images. Both have an important role to play, but tension can arise. Editors and designers of a magazine need mutual respect and cooperation as part of the relationship. In this training video on art directors and editors, a panel of experienced art directors answer questions and give helpful tips on how to avoid communication pitfalls between editors and designers in order to create a beautifully balanced magazine that fully utilizes the talents of both editors and designers.

Greg Breeding, Gary Gnidovic, and Adele Mulford are all award-winning designers who have taught design in MTI conferences worldwide.