Object magazine is a digital magazine, designed for tablets like the iPad, though also available on Android tablets and a version for web. This allows for some new and dynamic opportunities in the presentation of content — whether that be a short film, voice-over-image, animated elements, or even a combination of media types. That’s not to say that a traditional text-and-image article isn’t wanted, but don’t feel constrained by it. What we’re looking for is the best way to portray the work and vision of the designer.

We’re not asking you to contribute ‘articles’ at the moment — all we want is a brief proposal. No matter how you plan on getting your message across, send over a very brief outline of the designer you’re intending to profile, and a quick indication of how you plan to capture them. Links to the designer’s work, and your own work, would be a definite plus, plus a one-page CV of any qualifications and/or experience you have in the ‘writing’ world.

We’re looking for a 200–300 word article as an end result, or equivalent in other form (2–3 minute video etc.) Depending on the response, we could include more than one in each issue. We will keep submissions on file, but will also call out in advance of each issue.

‘Copy’ deadline for the next issue, issue 63, to be released in September 2012, is mid-July, though we will be commissioning selected writers shortly.

So if you’re a design ‘writer’ in the early stages of your career, whether you be a blogger, just out of uni, or new to the field, send us your ideas. And if you’re an emerging designer and know someone who might fit the bill, make sure you pass this info on.

All proposals should go to the Producer: Digital & Publications, Ross Colebatch, via email to r.colebatch@object.com.au with the subject line ‘Emerging Writers Proposal.’ And to find past digital issues of Object magazine, click here.