/ The Jacket Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

Print Magazine

C+
/ Awards / Publication · 64/100 · Mixed

Long-running U.S. design magazine. Print edition discontinued 2017; digital-only since. Coverage of cover design has reduced from peak years (early 2000s).

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Composition Quality/ 25% weight
70
Concept Strength/ 22% weight
66
Production Standards/ 20% weight
60
Commercial Performance/ 18% weight
60
Award & Critical Recognition/ 15% weight
62
/ 02 / Designer / Publisher Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Reference / archival research on cover-design history rather than current-day visibility.

/ Watch out for

Print edition discontinued. Digital-only coverage of cover design is irregular.

/ 03 / Editorial Timeline

What's on the record.

2017
Print edition discontinued; digital-only continues
1940
Print Magazine founded