Feature Article
In his last column, Sparksheet design director Charles Lim argued that the problem with magazine apps is that they’re often just “print in digital clothing.” This time he suggests that publishers looking for a solution need not look any further… more
SparksheetTV
Combining the immediacy of social, the usability of digital and the intimacy of print, "Social Magazine" app Flipboard has reinvented the online reading experience for millions of users. We spoke to Flipboard Curator Mia Quagliarello about the… more
Q&A
As Time Magazine’s Design Director, D.W. Pine has brought the 90-year-old news magazine into the iPad age. We spoke to him about the content/design connection and whether magazine covers really matter any more. more
The Sparkbeat
You may have noticed some small tweaks to Sparksheet's design in recent days. While they may seem cosmetic, these changes are part of a larger effort to make sure our content works on a variety of screen sizes, from the smartphone in your pocket to… more
The Sparkbeat
Awards season is upon us and last week alone Sparksheet received an eye-popping eight nominations – seven for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards and one for the Eddies! For the COPAs, which are presented by Masthead, we’re a finalist in the… more
Feature Article
For the past six decades Playboy magazine has set the benchmark for men’s entertainment and lifestyle content, but is there room for the bunny in the digital age? We spoke to Playboy’s social media director more
Publishing
Whether you’re a magazine editor or a content marketer, you’re probably managing more content with fewer resources than ever. Kapost CEO Toby Murdock suggests it’s time to invest in new, more efficient online newsrooms. more
The Sparkbeat
The folks who brought you the Sparksheet newsletter, the Sparksheet e-book, and the Sparksheet iPhone app are proud to present the new Sparksheet iPad App, and it’s available – for free – in the iTunes App Store! As you know, we’re big… more
The Sparkbeat
Plenty of magazines are expanding beyond print content these days – and I’m not just talking about the web. New York Magazine is the latest in a slew of magazines that has taken its brand into uncharted territory. MediaPost reports that the… more
The iPad was supposed to be the saviour of magazines, but so far, most magazine apps have been “same same, but digital.” Sparksheet Design Director Charles Lim argues it’s time for designers to shed their print shackles and think digital first. more