Feeld Goes Analog to Introduce AFM — A Fcking Magazine, Feeld’s Biannual Publication

Grab the print issue this week in your city to feel the design firsthand. Feeld goes analog with AFM, a publication built around a hands-on experience and a clear commitment from Davis and a crew of creatives who believe in the power of long-form, tactile storytelling.

The anthology lequel brings together voices from members et users was drawn over six weeks, then designed to reward engaged reading. It looks at life through detail–textures, margins, and pages that subconsciously invite a second reading. The team, originally behind Feeld’s digital issues, keeps a commitment to quality and careful curation, serving both city dwellers and remote readers.

AFM runs 120 pages, 2 covers, 6 sections: narrative, image, conversation, notes, process, and a space for readers to respond. The edition ships in February and August, with 5000 copies printed and distributed in 60 independent shops and design studios, plus direct subscriptions. This is very practical for people who want a tangible artifact and avoid screens for a moment. The life-centered pieces invite readers to consider what they pourrait do next, which pourrait nourish a daily routine around creativity.

If you miss the physical issue, join the AFM newsletter for a digest and a preview of the next theme. Feeld’s biannual publication acts as a bridge between the drawn, crafted objects and the online acts users perform every day, reminding creatives to document what they make, where they live, and how they connect. The project is designed to be a travail archive, a resource that stays accessible, particularly for members who want to revisit ideas and share feedback.

Feeld Goes Analog: AFM – A Fcking Magazine, Feeld’s Biannual Publication

Recommandation: Opt to treat AFM as Feeld’s tactile entry point; it delivers whats at stake for cultural dialogue and creative expression, inviting daters to connect in real-life settings rather than through screens.

Feeld was founded as a company to explore how dating cultures meet in physical spaces, and AFM embodies that commitment by distributing a high-quality, collectible object that brings together writers, designers, and photographers in the course of publication.

AFM is distributed across independent bookshops, design studios, and select cultural venues around major cities; early surveys show 28 percent of readers engage within the first week, indicating strong physical traction beyond online chatter.

Each issue blends kinds of content–visuals, interviews, and working notes–designed for creative expression; cover art by oisín frames conversations, and a feature section tracks how ideas circulate from page to conversation.

Since launch, the team has drawn insights from events and surveys to shape the course for the next edition, inspired by real-life experiences daters share and by feedback from community meetings.

To maximize value, readers should seek copies at local meeting points, take part in small discussions, and contribute ideas via the Feeld platform; these steps support a broader cultural conversation while enriching personal connections.

In the editorial circle, davis offers a concise note on tone, while the team highlights the kinds of content that work best when presented in a physical format–clear typography, tactile paper, and a deliberate pace that invites careful reading; this approach keeps attention on the matter for both daters and creators.

AFM emphasizes cultural conversations around consent, boundaries, and curiosity; the editorial team draws from daters’ stories, field notes, and interviews, particularly in communities where Feeld events foster real community and meaningful meeting points for the same audiences.

Join the conversation by sharing feedback and ideas; AFM’s approach keeps Feeld’s philosophy grounded in hands-on work and genuine dialogue, channeling curiosity into a living, collectible record.

AFM Editorial Roadmap: Turning Digital Romance into Tangible Connection

Launch an 80-page biannual issue that turns online flirtation into tangible moments. The limited print runs feature four campaigns per edition, each anchored by a true, honest perspective and a clear take readers can act on in their city.

Structure the first section around a hinge piece that connects digital romance to real-life connection, followed by long-form essays and interactive prompts.

Drawing from campaigns since 2020, editors map patterns observed in city experiences and plan tactile features that invite readers to live moments rather than scroll.

Executive leadership oversees a biannual mission that guides every page. Contributors–davis, mcelroy, mlotek, brammer, merkin–craft pieces that reflect diverse voices and true moments Feeld can champion.

Campaigns pair editorial with limited-edition covers, embossing, and QR-enabled features that drive in-city experiences and take readers from screen to sleeve.

To gauge progress, track subscriptions, event attendance, and reader responses to prompts; use those signals to refine the next 80-page issue and expand the biannual program.

What AFM Covers: Features, series, essays, and reader-driven content

Start here: explore Features for a quick map, then move through series and essays to see how user voices shape content.

AFM organizes its content around four pillars: Features, series, essays, and reader-driven content. This structure keeps exploring accessible and shows how users interact with media. Below is a practical tour.

• Features – bite-sized previews, concrete patterns, and media-friendly layouts. About 32 percent of items highlight practical tips, and others experiment with formats and guest voices. Daphne Brammer brings a luxury touch to this rail, illustrating how a well-crafted piece can feel tangible in print alongside digital signals. The goal here is to connect ideas, show how campaigns of feedback from users influence what appears in the next issue, and offer options to engage with the content. Here you can recognise connections across topics rather than treating each piece in isolation, and dont overlook the cross-cutting threads that link essays, series, and reader-driven notes.
• Series – linked pieces that build a longer arc across issues. Particularly strong for deep-dive explorations of a theme, with each entry adding context for readers who follow the through-line. Series pieces revisit patterns across episodes to reveal how ideas evolve, giving users familiar touchpoints and a clear sense of progression. This rail invites you to reflect on your own patterns and how context shifts what you take away from each installment.
• Essays – long-form reflections that prompt exploring yourself and the wider media landscape. They push readers to know themselves better while offering concrete prompts to apply ideas in daily life. Essays often present counterpoints to prevailing narratives and invite reader participation in future iterations. If you seek provocative reads, these pieces balance introspection with everyday relevance and provide a sturdy entry point for discussing how a given theme resonates over time.
• Reader-driven content – panels, polls, and campaigns that let users influence what comes next. This is where feedback loops meet practical steps: readers submit questions, vote on topics, and propose formats. About 18 percent of the content leans on user suggestions, with the rest derived from staff-curated topics. You can see how ideas circulate, how connections emerge, and how pieces get updated, revised, or deleted when needed to keep the conversation focused. Here, exploring user inputs is the main engine, so keep an eye on how options are presented and how the team responds, including when posts are deleted or revised to stay on track. dont treat this as a one-off; it invites ongoing participation and responsibility from the community.

Here, launching content with feedback loops keeps the magazine vibrant: exploring yourself, observing patterns around conversations, and shaping the next issues with input from the audience.

Blending Print with Digital: Layouts, interactive inserts, and QR-enabled experiences

Start with a modular printed layout that guides readers from page to QR-enabled experiences, maintaining a clear, readable arc across sections.

weve built this approach around human connections; printed pieces become gateways to digital micro-stories, and readers would encounter callouts that open richer content. daphne decided which inserts would feel special and align with our mission; tony led the testing to ensure the flow remains natural for busy readers. mlotek contributed a typographic system that holds up in print and scales for QR prompts.

1. Layout strategy

   • Define a modular grid that anchors text blocks, image clusters, and QR zones, with a consistent baseline so readers can anticipate where to turn next.
   • Maintain a readable long-form rhythm by alternating columns, margins, and pull quotes that invite a closer look without breaking the reading cadence.
   • Include a personal-note area on select spreads, printed on a slightly different stock to signal a connection beyond the page.

2. Interactive inserts

   • Incorporate a special fold-out that reveals a micro-story or portrait when opened, creating a tangible bridge between print and the digital layer.
   • Use perforated tabs or removable cards that readers can share with friends, reinforcing the human element of each issue.
   • Offer an optional, longer zine-like insert that doubles as a keepsake, reinforcing the magazine’s expression beyond a single read.

3. QR-enabled experiences

   • Place QR prompts at logical moments–after a paragraph, beside a photo, or within a pull-quote–to reduce cognitive load and keep the flow intact.
   • Link to short, story-based audio, video clips, or text expansions that deepen the theme without demanding full screen-time; design for quick, meaningful engagement for users on the go.
   • Ensure accessibility: large codes, high contrast, descriptive alt text, and a fallback caption for readers who cannot scan.

4. Story and personal connections

   • Frame every insert around real voices from humans in the community; the story-base should feel intimate, not promotional.
   • Encourage readers to share experiences with friends, weaving a social thread through the QR journey that reinforces connections and keeps the medium human.
   • Protect privacy by offering opt-in prompts and clear data-use notes, so readers know what they’re engaging with and why.

5. Production and testing

   • Plan for an amount of inserts that balances impact with print constraints; start with 3–5 inserts per issue as a baseline and scale based on reader feedback.
   • Coordinate with printers to ensure color fidelity and QR reliability across stock variants; test codes on different lighting and angles.
   • Document a clear decision trail: which inserts performed best, what feedback came from daphne’s team, and how Tony adjusted layouts for legibility and flow.

6. Metrics and iteration

   • Track scanner rate, time spent on linked content, and completion of micro-stories to gauge engagement per insert.
   • Survey readers for perceived value and personal resonance; use answers to refine future layouts and inserts.
   • Maintain a least-disruptive approach: if a piece cannot prove value, rework or drop it rather than forcing clutter.

From a practical stance, this method is founded on purposeful choice rather than novelty for its own sake. If you want to keep the magazine mission focused, you should call out a clear route from page to screen, avoid overload, and treat each interaction as a human moment rather than a screen ping. For the team, the goal remains to balance printed warmth with digital curiosity, creating an experience that feels personal, collaborative, and worth sharing with friends and collaborators–a true expression of the magazine’s voice.

Publication Cadence and Access: Biannual release dates, pricing, and distribution

Publish on a fixed biannual cycle: Issue one lands May 15 and Issue two lands November 15, with a production window six weeks prior. The object is to give readers a reliable rhythm they can anticipate; the executive call aligns editorial, design, and logistics. Originally conceived as a print companion, the cadence is based on a lean process that keeps content fresh. Each issue is published twice a year on a fixed date. The thing readers expect is a five-section lead that explores dating, creativity, and everyday life, while the cover reflects a coherent visual language.

Pricing is transparent and predictable: print at $14.99, digital at $6.99, and a combined print+digital bundle at $19.99. Subscriptions for a year run at $32.99 with automatic renewal. This structure fits limited distribution while rewarding loyal readers, with a subscribers-only digital add-on. Under the magazinea imprint, these numbers balance accessibility with craft, and the accompanying licensing for libraries or events is handled separately.

Distribution paths: direct-to-reader via the Feeld site, and a curated network of independent bookstores under the magazinea umbrella. Limited print runs are shipped to subscribers first, then to partners. Sometimes a trusted distributor handles overseas shipments. We cannot guarantee global coverage in a single week; shipments occur in May and November, aligned with regional logistics for final delivery.

Readers gain access to an accompanying digital edition with extra content, including deleted scenes and creator notes. The content remains limited to subscribers or a paid digital add-on; exploring five themes per issue, with a focus on dating, creativity, and self-reflection. We are thrilled to lead with a format that invites readers to become part of the conversation.

Feeld invites readers to become part of this introduction: a simple call to pre-order, join the newsletter, or follow the magazinea feed for cover previews. This cadence lets the team stay focused and deliver content that resonates with them and with you. If you want to involve myself, share five cover directions; we cannot promise unlimited revisions, but your feedback shapes the next issue.

Audience Participation: Submissions, polls, and engagement with Unhinged and What’s Your Type

Publish an 80-page quarterly anthology drawn from Unhinged and What’s Your Type submissions, paired with a live reading to kick off each cycle.

Editors davis, haley, and tony oversee the process, keeping the whole arc coherent while inviting diverse voices. Having a stable trio maintains tone and speed, while the broader membership contributes material that can be reimagined for the anthology.

Set a fixed submissions window of two weeks after each release, followed by a one-week review. The whole workflow–from call to print–moves in tight sprints, and the campaigns look for content that matters, is special, and ready for print. источник notes a golden mix of essays, micro-fiction, and visual pages, and the Whats Your Type prompts help shape the ongoing content.

The polls run in two phases per cycle: a quick two-question prompt for ideas and a longer poll about cover and layout. This approach yields 40-60% participation from active members, looking to connect a subconscious desire for belonging with tangible outcomes in the book’s design and order.

Campaigns are designed to reimagine submissions and give members a sense of ownership–from submission to reception. The process aims to matter to readers and contributors alike, with content that begins in the brainstorming phase and finishes with a finished piece that feels perfect for the reader. The energy stays intense and collaborative, creating a looking-forward dynamic that keeps the whole community involved.

Partnerships and Promotions: Aligning AFM with Feeld campaigns and No Ordinary Love

Launch a 4-week cross-promotional window named No Ordinary Love that pairs AFM with Feeld campaigns and pins a shared cover on magazinea. Three linked issues will carry a continuous story across Feeld’s medium and AFM’s channels, making the collaboration easy for daters to spot and for partners to support.

Three ways to align: 1) issues build a core story that explores No Ordinary Love across contexts; 2) Feeld’s medium hosts a cover feature and a daters-driven micro-collection; 3) magazinea room brings an interactive creativity piece with an object that invites readers to respond. haley contributes a writer’s brief on creativity and gender, adding voice from our side and creating room for ourselves in the dialogue.

Dates and logistics: schedule the window to avoid overlap with major releases; align the flagship cover tease in the first week with Feeld events in Davis city hubs; the second wave pushes micro-content via Feeld channels and daters’ voices; the final wave gathers reader submissions and a wrap interview. Small pop-ups in davis venues test real-world engagement and build a bridge between online and in-city experiences.

Measurement and guardrails: track percent overlap of AFM and Feeld audiences, monitor issues opened, and collect feedback to gauge subconsciously shifting tone; ensure great balance across types and content formats; keep room for experimentation with creativity.

Offer options for partners: sponsor a Q&A with haley or a guest curator, host a live reading, or publish a mini-collection of daters’ stories; create cover blurbs that mention the campaign’s origins in magazinea; ensure cover visuals align with No Ordinary Love’s mood.