Three decades of editorial design

Alan Formby-Jackson is a Teesside-based editorial designer specialising in everything from newspapers and magazines to newsletters and brochures. He has more than 30 years of experience working with some of the biggest brands in UK media.

He will…

Plan

He is dedicated to providing exceptional editorial services tailored to your requirements. Let him help you showcase your key values and engage your audience – whether it is for your customers or your staff.

Produce

Take your content to the next level and he will help you craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful messaging. Whether it is a mini newspaper for your customers to pick up, or a full-blown business to business magazine, he has you covered.

Present

With his expertise in the publishing industry spanning three decades, he is well-equipped to understand your strategic aims and deliver outstanding results. Partner with him to elevate your editorial product and exceed expectations.

About…

AfjMedia is owned by Alan Formby-Jackson. Starting his career as a graphic artist in the newspaper industry in the mid-90s, Alan has worked on publications for some of the biggest brands in UK media, including the Manchester Evening News, Newcastle Chronicle and Liverpool Echo, as well as national magazines OK! and New. More recently he has worked with clients in the sports industry including The R&A, the PGA and England Athletics. Alan works with experienced freelance writers, photographers and marketing specialists to deliver your project on time and on budget. He can produce magazines, newspapers, brochures, ebrochures, newsletters, infographics – basically, anything which has editorial design at its heart. Alan also manages social media content for some of his clients.

His work…

  • New magazine

  • Your Choice 2023

  • OK! magazine

  • Teesside Powerhouse magazine

  • Teesside Powerhouse magazine

  • Process Powerhouse magazine

  • Teesside Gazette business page

  • Manchester Evening News fashion

  • Liverpool Echo Books

  • Your Choice 2023

  • Production Editor titles (2023)

  • Cash Flow Surge book cover

  • Your Choice magazine

  • Your Choice 2022

  • Secondary School Guide

Testimonials

  • "Alan has that vital combination of exceptional design skills alongside a rich understanding of the needs of the audience. He has vast experience of amplifying the power of content through creative visual concepts."

    Darren Thwaites, freelance media and communications consultant and former editor-in-chief of the Manchester Evening News and Newcastle Chronicle

  • "I gave Alan his first job after he left college and, 30 years later, there’s no doubt it was an outstanding decision! Alan has great natural talent as a designer and excellent organisational skills, which mean he can be relied on to deliver projects on time and to a superb standard. He is an experienced team leader and an absolute pleasure to work with. I can recommend him unreservedly."

    Neil Benson, media consultant, leadership specialist, journalist, writer and former group editorial director at Reach plc

  • "Alan has designed the covers for my two books and has never let me down. Both times I approached him with a vague idea of what I wanted and he turned my ramblings into designs I was proud to have on the covers. I'd highly recommend Alan for getting a great result as well as being easy to work with. He brings lots of good ideas to the party and I'd very happily use him again in the future."

    Alastair Thomson, portfolio finance director and chief financial officer at The CFO Centre UK

Contact him…

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out.