3 Joes Magazine

2023

Designed by Holly Smyth and Aisling Quinlan at Detail. Design Studio

Photography: Trevor Butterworth

Text: Barry Monahan

Categories: Print / Editorial

Industry: Cultural

Tags: Typography

"3 Joes," an Irish short film from 1991, portrays three young men named Joe attempting to do some housework on a summer morning.

Drawing inspiration from the grunge aesthetics of the 90s and paying homage to the unconventional layouts from publications like "Ray Gun," Detail. created a magazine that pulsates with energy and rebellion to honour the film's producer, Gary Nevin — offering insights into the film's creation and the camaraderie that fuelled its production.

Distressed typography, texture and experimental layouts set the tone, embracing asymmetry and disarray to evoke the anarchic spirit of the era.