We Design Magazines & Provide Future-Proofing Solutions for Print and Digital Brands

We specialize in redesigning publications and helping in-house teams thrive beyond the file pass-off. Our process of discovery, design, implementation and support have taken dozens of magazines to the next level. Most recently we’ve won redesign awards at FOLIO, SPD, AIGA, SIIA Excell, and Niche Media Events.

Here at Command + Shift + Option, we believe every constraint is a possibility and embrace the challenge of making each issue the best it can be.

We work with publisher’s in every vertical and with vastly different audiences, from local community publications and ultra-niche titles, to enthusiast and B2C’s, City & Regional, Alumni, and B2B market thought leaders.

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We've been practicing for 30+ years and have never lost a project based on price. If we are a good fit on the top line, we always make the bottom line work. That said, great communication, transparency and expectation management are the keys to success, so below is a breakdown on our philosophy and basic outline of our most requested prices, and how they may relate to your specific needs.

Our design process, brand thinking and quality control remain constant, we merely edit our scope, and deliverables to accommodate different publishers’ specific needs.

Initial Review - Complimentary

Brand Building “Flip The Switch” - Starting at $2,500 (+ travel)

Media Kit Audit - Starting at $500

Media Kit (re)Design - Starting at $2,500

Single Title Audit / Review - Starting at $500 / $1,000

Single Title (re) Style - est 64 Pages - Starting at $2,000 (+ training)

Single Title (re) Fresh - est 64 Pages - Starting at $8,500 (+ styled files)

Single Title (re) Design - est 64 Pages - Starting at $15,000 (+ styled files)

Single Title Launch - est 96 Pages - Starting at $25,000 (includes styles files)

Staff Training - virtual - Starting at $300/hr (min 2 hrs)

Staff Training - on site - Starting at $3,500/day (+ travel)

Ongoing Creative Direction, including Art Direction, Page Layout, Photography Management, Custom Illustration and Stock Management, Color Correction, Infographics, Ad Trafficking, Prepess, Print Management, Archiving and overall good vibes are also available.

Page rates are based on a complex mix of variables too varied to put a price on here.

If you have a project that could benefit from our kind of thinking, give us a CALL, or click HERE to email us and set up an initial connection.

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Jim Nissen

Jim has served on the board of the AIGA in both the AZ and LA chapters. He was a founding member behind the creation and development of Phoenix Design Week, he continues to find ways to connect the creative community by speaking about publications and the power of design. He’s presented, moderated and led reviews for FOLIO, AMA, HOW, AIGA, CRMA, SIIA, AM&P, Creative Mornings, and The Super Niche Conferences.

Jim reviewing magazines at FOLIO: conference

Complimentary (re) Design Reviews

Jim believes that sharing his deep love and expertise for magazine design, processes and production is what fuels his creativity and connection to the community. It's also what allows Command + Shift + Option to stay perfectly niched to help a very specific brand of publisher. So, if you are interested in starting a dialogue and beginning a relationship, book a chat and set up a complimentary review, let's see if there's a good fit.

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Does Your Magazine Need a (re)Fresh, (re)Think or (re)Design?

We Design Magazines & Provide Future-Proofing Solutions for Print and Digital Brands

Working Together Is Our Goal. Let's Chat!

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Jim Nissen

Complimentary (re) Design Reviews

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