I need some business advice! How do I design their magazine for them?

Question

So I just recieved a free magazine from around my area. It's got good content but it's poorly designed (Looks like it was done in publisher). It is a complimentary copy, I'm guessing people have to subscribe to recieve more copies.

I'm only 16, but I'd love to work as a designer on their magazine. I don't want pay, I think it would just be nice to get some experience and see my graphic design work in publish.

I have their e-mail address (given in magazine)...What do I say to them? I honestly have no idea how to approach the situation. Do I send them some of my work and see if they are interested? Will they be put off by my age? (16)

Answer 1

send them a nice letter saying how much you like the magazine etc and show them examples of your work.  ask if you could go for some work experience or something.  don't directly say 'this is c**p, i can do better'.  If you get them to look at it from a work experience angle they are more likely to listen.  remember it's not what your saying its HOW you say it.  good luck!