Created with queer desire, curiousity, and discovery in mind

Frock Magazine

Client
Frock the world, Eli Schmidt

Studio
Kudos Design Collaboratory

Creative Director
John Kudos

Art Director
Ashley Wu

Project Manager
Amanda Knott

Designer
Ashley Wu, Fay Qiu

FROCK Magazine is an independently printed black and white publication released once a year—120 pages of photos, interviews, and erotica captured by photographer and director Eli Schmidt. Inspired by artist journals, vintage pornography, and independent zine culture, loud experimental typography spoke boldness and elegance into each feature story to cultivate a this platform for unbridled queer joy and celebration.

Stockists include Dashwood Books, Village Books, BGSQD, Quimby’s Bookstore, McNally Jackson, Dream Brother Gallery, Tom of Finland Foundation, Spoonbill Books, Casa Magazines, Diane’s Neighbor, MagCulture, Ra & Olly Ltd, and Rosa Wolf.

Awarded the PRINT Awards 2022: First Place in Editorial Design, 365: AIGA Year in Design: Winner in Editorial Design, SPD 58: Print Merit Winner, and GDUSA 2021 American Graphic Design Award.