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A little thrill

The Magazine Publishers Association have just announced the finalists in this year's MPA Awards and Idealog is a finalist in the Magazine of the Year category and for design.

Developing the idea for the mag with Martin Bell and Vincent Heeringa was an interesting experience. It was surprisingly easy to give birth to the publication because of their experience in the publishing and with them at the helm they have built up a terrific team that produce an excellent product that competes in a extraordinarily difficult category (Hint: don't try to start a new business title on paper and ink in New Zealand - especially one with a highly conceptual sell).

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