/ The Jacket Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

AIGA Eye on Design

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/ Awards / Publication · 84/100 · Excellent

AIGA's online design publication. Strong editorial coverage of cover design + book design. Industry-trends and emerging-designer focus.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Composition Quality/ 25% weight
82
Concept Strength/ 22% weight
88
Production Standards/ 20% weight
82
Commercial Performance/ 18% weight
84
Award & Critical Recognition/ 15% weight
84
/ 02 / Designer / Publisher Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Emerging cover designers seeking editorial discovery and industry-trends positioning.

/ Watch out for

Editorial coverage is not awards-tier validation; reach is design-community-focused.

/ 03 / Editorial Timeline

What's on the record.

2015
Launches as AIGA online publication