Genre Research-- DIY magazine!

    Earlier in the year, our class had to decide if we were going to do a magazine or film opening. Juliana and I decided to do a magazine for the final portfolio project. Yesterday, when we met in class. we decided to pick the genre DIY or Do-It-Yourself. We felt that you don't see DIY magazines every day, and we thought it would be something different from what other people are doing. I also loved the idea because I am a big fan of arts and crafts so I am really going to enjoy doing this project. Although there will be some bumps in the road, it will be a fun experience overall. We have some ideas in mind of what we are going to do but they aren't carved in stone yet. 

                                              Research
DIY stands for Do-It-Yourself. There are many different types of mediums for DIYs. One magazine named Make is one approach to DIY. Their projects are mainly focused on robotics, woodwork, electronics, and metalworking. The magazine is marketed to people who enjoy spending their time making things. The first issue was released in 2005 and it was available through the internet, which is free for existing subscribers. Online, you are able to see a blog, videos, and more. Make made a television show produced by Twin Cities Public Television which aired 10 episodes that included projects, guides and tutorials, also available online.



A spin-off of Make magazine was made a year later named Craft, with focus on arts and crafts. Years later in 2009, Craft made news that the print version would be discontinued because of the rise of production cost. The magazine was still available online for subscribers, but all other printed content would be incorporated into Make.

Citations
Home. (n.d.). Retrieved March 02, 2018, from https://makezine.com/

J., F., S., & B. (2016, January 11). Check out brand new monthly magazines! Retrieved March 02, 2018, from http://www.womansweekly.com/lifestyle/welcome-to-our-brand-new-monthly-magazines-on-sale-now-13979/

TPT. (n.d.). Retrieved March 02, 2018, from https://www.tpt.org/

Craft: Magazine. (n.d.). Retrieved March 02, 2018, from https://www.makershed.com/collections/craft-magazine