Editorial design isn’t a service we offer. It’s what we’re built for.

We’re a small, editorial design studio with deep roots in independent magazine publishing. For over two decades, we’ve worked with publishers to bring clarity and structure to magazines with distinct voices.

Many of the titles we work with have been with us for over a decade. We thrive in the pressure of production cycles, navigating tight turnarounds, overlapping deadlines, and evolving layouts across time zones and teams.

We’re fast, flexible, and fluent in the language of editorial. Whether you need a steady hand to handle layout and production each issue, a redesign that brings new life without upending your process, or just casual help with a layout or two, we’re here to support your team. When you work with Inkubator, you get:

  • Clean, story-first page design

  • Clear communication and drama-free collaboration

  • Always on-time delivery

  • A seasoned team that scales to fit your needs

Client testimonials

“Inkubator is the engine inside the engine.”

—Rocco Castoro, VICE Magazine Editor-in-Chief, 2011-2015

“You guys really rose to the occasion and the magazine looks so, so beautiful! I loved working with you on it. Thank you so much for all your hard work.”

—Madison Desler, Marketing Manager, Creem Magazine

“Working with Inkubator is inspiring and invigorating. Alen and his team are knowledgeable, resourceful, and adept at solving problems and interpreting creative asks. I’ve collaborated with them for 20 years and I hope to continue doing so as long as I’m making magazines.”

—Jesse Pearson, Founder, Apology Magazine

“Getting to work with Alen has been one of those rare experiences where a collaborator exceeds your expectations every single time! Organized, intuitive, talented (and I’m going to add “kind,” because the human element is as important as the professional), I would highly recommend Alen and his exceptional skills in a heartbeat!”

—Penni Mitchell, Managing Editor, Herizons Magazine

Meet the team

Alen Zukanović

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Travis Campbell

SENIOR DESIGNER AND PRODUCTION MANAGER