We conceive and produce exceptional print and publishing projects for brands, institutions and cultural organisations — from magazines and books to bespoke editorial formats shaped by original storytelling, distinctive design and world-class contributors [ 1 ]. Drawing on decades of experience across publishing, editorial and creative direction, we bring the same care to words, images and design as we do to production and print [ 2 ], creating publications with substance, beauty and lasting value — from the first idea to the finished object.
We develop publications from the ground up, shaping concepts, commissioning original writing and interviews, and bringing together leading writers, editors and specialist contributors. We manage editing, sub-editing, fact-checking and proofreading throughout.
We manage the physical publication in detail — from format, paper and material specification through proofing, colour management, pre-press, print procurement, printer liaison and press passing.
Editorial Strategy
Publication Concepts
Story Development
Research + Writing
Commissioning + Interviews
Editing + Sub-editing
Fact-checking + Proofreading
Creative Direction
Editorial Design
Custom Typography
Photography + Illustration Direction
Flatplanning
Editorial Production
Shoot Production
Print Production
Print Procurement
Paper + Material Specification
Proofing
Colour Management
Pre-press
Printer Liaison
Press Passing
Our senior editorial team brings together decades of experience across international magazines, newspapers, books and branded publishing, underpinned by a discerning editorial sensibility across culture, design, fashion, art, travel and contemporary life. Around that core team, we draw on an international network of leading writers, editors, photographers, illustrators, stylists, producers and specialist contributors, assembling exceptional teams around each project’s subject, audience and ambition.
Alex Hunting is an award-winning creative director and designer specialising in visual identity, editorial design and publishing. A graduate of the London College of Communication, he is a member of Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) and Design Director of Kinfolk, where he has led the magazine’s design direction since 2016. His work has been recognised by D&AD, the Art Directors Club of New York, Creative Review, the Society of Publication Designers and the Type Directors Club. He has lectured internationally on visual communication and served on juries for leading international design competitions.
John Burns is the Editor in Chief of Kinfolk and the author of its bestselling series of companion books, published by Artisan, an imprint of Hachette. His writing and editorial work has appeared in The Guardian, Harvard Design Magazine, the Financial Times and HTSI, alongside international publishing projects for private clients. John began his publishing career at Monocle in London, before joining Time Out in Beirut and later Brownbook in Dubai. He has led Kinfolk’s editorial direction since 2018, overseeing the magazine alongside a growing programme of books and special projects. His books for the brand have sold more than a quarter of a million copies worldwide.
John Sunyer is a writer, editor and media consultant with more than a decade of experience across publishing, culture and brands. He is Features Director at British GQ and was previously Editor of Courier, where he led its editorial direction across print, digital and new publishing projects. Prior to Courier, he spent six years as a senior editor at the Financial Times, commissioning and writing features across news, politics and lifestyle. His writing has appeared in Esquire, Real Review and The Economist, and he has developed and consulted on editorial projects for international brands and agencies including Nike, Samsung and Protein.