The Rough Draft is a magazine brand that brings the messy, magical process of design into the spotlight. Created for emerging designers it celebrates the in-between stages of creativity: the sketches, the iterations, the failures, and the breakthroughs.

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In a design world that often showcases only the polished final product, The Rough Draft offers an honest, engaging alternative. Each issue explores current trends, foundational design principles, personal workflows, and rising voices in the creative community. It’s part guidebook, part inspiration source, and part creative pep talk.

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By highlighting process over perfection, The Rough Draft empowers young designers to experiment boldly, think critically, and embrace the growth that comes with making and remaking.