INK ATLAS MAGAZINE

INK ATLAS is a magazine written and compiled for a Design Philosophy university project. It spans 24 pages in an A5 format for print release, based on a free magazine that you can find in many cafés.

It explores tattoos from a cultural perspective, inspiring readers to reflect upon their own backgrounds to appreciate how sacred practises develop over time.

What does INK ATLAS mean?

Atlas is the name of the Titan in Greek mythology who held up the skies. It also means a “collection of maps in a volume”.

INK ATLAS is a collection of tattoo “maps” - stories and experiences - from around the world, compiled as this magazine issue.