6/30/2008

mankind mag: issue one.

I am ABSOLUTELY thrilled to release the debut of Mankind Mag and am having the hardest time preventing an overuse of exclamation marks and caps lock. But just so you know, on my side of the screen? I’m jumping up and down with excitement.

Mankind Mag is here. For those of you that missed the prior announcements, Mankind Mag is a new monthly PDF publication from DesignForMankind.com that will now be available as a print edition. Just to break it down for you:

Online = FREE. Preview it here, and download it here.
Print = $8.95. Purchase it here.

Now go, enjoy and be inspired. I leave you with the main sponsors for Mankind Mag, to which I am forever indebted to for their generosity and support. A BIG thank you to the following individuals [among our other sponsors which you can find in the inside cover of the mag!]:

AllyZabba, Edi’s Files, and Lynda Andrews-Barry: THANK YOU!

Lastly, a MASSIVE thanks to you, readers. I know I say this all the time, but can it really be said enough? I am SO inspired by you.

Taking the day off [and possibly tomorrow to catch up on sleep!], but I’ll check in from time to time to see how you’re enjoying the debut. Love to you all!

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142 Comments

1. 
   LOVING/LIVING/SMALL:

   Erin – love the mag! Congrats to you! :)

   1:26 pm on Jul 1, 2008
2. 
   sandra:

   WOW! it looks so good. congratulations!

   1:28 pm on Jul 1, 2008
3. 
   Prêt à Voyager:

   SO very impressive! I don’t know how you do it ALL, Erin!

   Cheer to you!
   Anne

   1:50 pm on Jul 1, 2008
4. 
   Alexandra Hedberg:

   Congrats to a splendid issue! Keep the good works up!!!!!

   And I understand that you want to use these!
   !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   2:16 pm on Jul 1, 2008
5. 
   beachbungalow8:

   this is HUG! you’re amazing. and it’s really so beautiful. wow.

   3:04 pm on Jul 1, 2008
6. 
   Stephanie:

   Love it!! I saw a link to your mag on kirtsy.com and I’m addicted. Great job!!

   3:31 pm on Jul 1, 2008
7. 
   design for mankind.:

   Oh my— thank you so so much, Stephanie! Kirtsy? I had no idea!!!!

   3:38 pm on Jul 1, 2008
8. 
   MARICHELLE:

   Oh nice! Yay, I’ve been bad these past two weeks and haven’t had the time read my fave blogs and what a great welcome back sign!!!! Can’t wait to read this one… ok gotta go read!

   3:44 pm on Jul 1, 2008
9. 
   design for mankind.:

   Thank you dearie! :)

   3:45 pm on Jul 1, 2008
10. 
    S.HOPtalk:

    Erin:

    I’m playing catch up here…

    It’s ***amazing***! Wow–a true star in the making. Congratulations and then some!!!

    3:50 pm on Jul 1, 2008
11. 
    Melissa de la Fuente:

    Congratulations Erin! Assuming you get to comment 112, I would like to say that you are amazing and it is incredible how much hard work you put into this simply beautiful mag! No wonder you needed to catch up on lost sleep! :) All the very best and I cannot wait for the next issue!
    xo
    Melissa

    5:58 pm on Jul 1, 2008
12. 
    design for mankind.:

    Of COURSE I got to comment 112— I read them all and love them more! :)

    Anyway, thank you dear Melissa [and others!!!]. You have been such an encouragement to me!

    7:04 pm on Jul 1, 2008
13. 
    SimplyGrove:

    Wowzer!!! congrats on this amazing venture! I cant wait to order one!! YOu are truly inspiring!!

    10:50 pm on Jul 1, 2008
14. 
    geraldine:

    the magazine is AMAZING! it’s aesthetically perfect and interesting too!
    congrats! :]

    11:17 pm on Jul 1, 2008
15. 
    Vale:

    wowowo, wonderful. all the best for you!!!

    4:04 am on Jul 2, 2008
16. 
    the camp:

    whoowho!

    4:08 am on Jul 2, 2008
17. 
    jen:

    Congratulations Erin! It is so beautiful and wonderful. Just wow- is all I can say at the moment. Thank you so very much.

    6:22 am on Jul 2, 2008
18. 
    Kati:

    *pant pant pant*
    Belated comment here – I miss you, too! Congratulations on the launch of the beautiful mankind mag. I LOVE it (of course). It is obvious you’ve put time, love, care and so much of yourself into it. Love it!

    7:39 am on Jul 2, 2008
19. 
    jae:

    A belated belated comment, but heartfelt none the less….Congratulations! You have put so much into this and it shows. You make me think of one of my favorite quotes by Charles Mingus. “Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making the complicated simple.”

    8:07 am on Jul 2, 2008
20. 
    design for mankind.:

    Awww, I love the belated comments! I can’t thank you enough, and Jae— what a BEAUTIFUL quote that is! :)

    I’m so glad you’re enjoying the mag. Truly, it was such fun to make. :)

    9:20 am on Jul 2, 2008
21. 
    Nikki Workman:

    LOVE!

    12:51 pm on Jul 2, 2008
22. 
    Miss Fruitfly:

    GReat Job!!! Get some rest lady, you deserve it.

    2:20 pm on Jul 2, 2008
23. 
    Lisa:

    it is so simply elegant and beautiful. you did a fantastic job !!!! (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

    10:24 pm on Jul 2, 2008
24. 
    Kelly Lynn Jones:

    Big Congrats Lady!!!!! XOXOX

    10:46 am on Jul 3, 2008
25. 
    design for mankind.:

    Oh my goodness— thank you so so so much! :)

    3:41 pm on Jul 3, 2008
26. 
    mado&co:

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! A very fantastic, original, simply and beautiful magazine! i haven’t another words.

    6:00 am on Jul 4, 2008
27. 
    Joanna Goddard:

    ps. i saw a lightening bug last night in the middle of manhattan!

    7:07 am on Jul 4, 2008
28. 
    {this is glamorous}:

    It’s amazing! (Belated}congratulations!

    7:57 am on Jul 4, 2008
29. 
    laura:

    awesome magazine, congratulations!

    7:52 pm on Jul 4, 2008
30. 
    .kate:

    Sorry it has taken me so long.

    However….. CONGRATS. No one deserves this more than you!

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

    7:11 am on Jul 6, 2008
31. 
    Barbara:

    LOVE IT! Especially the 101 steps to a creative july! I’m going to print it out and do a bunch! In my infinite amount of free time! *laugh* But at least try to fit a few in this month.

    11:16 am on Jul 6, 2008
32. 
    design for mankind.:

    Ha!

    Thank you so so much everyone— you are too much! :) I’m so so so glad you’re enjoying it.

    Next issue? August 4th!

    11:48 am on Jul 6, 2008
33. 
    rachael:

    fab-o-lusss! no, really…totally fabulous. it was especially nice being read to santogold. congratulations erin :D

    3:00 pm on Jul 6, 2008
34. 
    Anonymous:

    who did the cover artwork? it’s amazing!! (I don’t see any mention on your post) Is it yours?

    1:56 pm on Jul 7, 2008
35. 
    design for mankind.:

    Hi Anonymous!

    I only wish it were mine! :) The cover work belongs to Amy Soczka. Her contact info is listed in the mag credits— you should shoot her an email. She’s quite talented! :)

    5:54 pm on Jul 7, 2008
36. 
    danica:

    I’ve been away so I missed your debut, but I’ve just gone through the entire mag and, I must say, you have outdone yourself, Erin. I just love it! I particularly enjoyed the feature on Thereza Rowe. Congrats!

    10:37 pm on Jul 7, 2008
37. 
    flossyflotsam:

    I was moving homes on the day of the debut, and have been so busy since, but today I got to take a breather and read the magazine. It is gorgeous, Erin. You did a superb job!

    10:53 pm on Jul 8, 2008
38. 
    Amrita Marino:

    I have been busy, I cant believe I am so behind on my reading. Looking forward to reading this Erin..I briefly perused it and am amazed. Take care.
    Amrita

    7:57 am on Jul 9, 2008
39. 
    design for mankind.:

    Eek— thank you so much! :)

    11:56 am on Jul 9, 2008
40. 
    elysa:

    little delayed to the party but yay! I love the 101 things at the end.

    2:25 pm on Jul 9, 2008
41. 
    jaelle:

    it’s 3:30am and i am catching up on unread posts in my feed reader, after a time away — including a couple hundred of yours! and now i come across this stunning thing! i may go into work dreary-eyed in a few hours, but at least i will be inspired. :)

    1:33 am on Jul 21, 2008
42. 
    Fifi Flowers:

    WOW… How wonderful is this! I’m thinking of self-publishing a book of my art work… “Blogs in Paint”… working title.
    CONGRATS! I will have to check your magazine out!

    1:25 pm on Aug 2, 2008