PRISM index #1

PRISM index is unique in the way that its content and tone is intrinsically tied to the art and artists collected within. Each artist is completely different from one another; however, once together, a link between them is formed. Much like a museum or gallery these artists create a dialogue and because of that, PRISM index could not justify having only one designer. Similarly, all artist credit is given only in the table of contents and index, except for non-fiction pieces where the names are integral to the story, so as each page was recognized for what it presented, instead of who presented it. The design style was an attempt to allow designers to function as collaborators, as much as any of the other artist contributors, and their role, in no small way, helped form the compilation.

Listed below are the four main designers of PRISM index #1.

Jeff Brush – http://jeffbrush.com
Julia Marino – http://juliamarinomedia.com
Sarah Warda – http://www.sarahwarda.com
Jeffrey Bowers – http://www.PRISMindex.com

PRISM index #2

The second issue was designed by Jeffrey Bowers and Jeff Brush. The issue, as well as the design, became more streamlined and honed in terms of aesthetic. Colin McDonald provided more hand-cut linoleum blocks for the stamping of the CD and DVD. Cobenick Studios pulped and hand pulled all of the cover paper for PRISM index #2. The paper is part cotton rag and abaca. The DVD was authored, duplicated, and stamped by Jeffrey Bowers. All animated menus within the DVD were created by Jeffrey Bowers. PRISM index #2 CD was mastered by Brian Wenner. The CD was formatted and sequenced by Tim Race.