How to Hang a Magazine: A Smarter and Modern Solution
Ever held an indie magazine and thought, this should be on the wall? We get it. The good ones — the ones with depth and soul — aren’t meant to be shelved or stacked. They’re meant to be seen. Bold, tactile, and designed with purpose, these pages deserve space. So why not put them on display? Why not showcase print like masterpieces?
We went deep — Reddit threads, Pinterest scrolls, design forums, zine shops — to see how (or if) people are hanging their magazines. What we uncovered was a chaotic mix of clever hacks, lo-fi workarounds, and surprisingly beautiful improvisations. But beneath it all, we found something else: a need for something better.
Let's break them down:
1. The Binder Clip Method
On Reddit, binder clips. Minimal effort, maximum flexibility. Just pin your spread to the wall and call it a day. It’s lo-fi, a little raw, and gives you total freedom to flip the page whenever the mood shifts.
2. Wooden Hangers
Then there are the wooden pant hangers — a favorite among the design crowd. They bring a touch of vintage charm and hold open spreads with ease. Line them up gallery-style, and suddenly your hallway feels like an editorial archive.
3. Wire or String Displays
Some take the playful route — stringing wire across the wall and clipping pages with clothespins. It’s casual, flexible, and full of personality. Great for creative corners or kids’ rooms, though it reads more DIY studio than curated space.
4. DIY Acrylic Shelves
A more design-forward option involves installing thin acrylic shelves or ledges to display closed covers — almost like a bookstore or gallery wall. It’s a clean, elevated look that you can find across Pinterest.
But There’s a New and Better Way
All of these methods are clever, but most come with tradeoffs:
- They require tools, hooks, clips, or hacks
- They don’t always look clean or intentional
- They’re not designed for magazines — they’re just repurposed
That’s where FORMA. comes in — to give print the space it rarely gets, but has always deserved. A stage, not a shelf.
Meet FORMA.
We made the FORMA. display because we’re print people too — drawn to the small-run, the self-published, the voices that don’t always end up on coffee tables or bookshelves.
FORMA. is a wall-mounted display designed to hold your magazines open, front and center — no clips, no strings, no workarounds.
It’s made with solid wood and powder-coated steel, selected for their modern lines and timeless look. The clean, minimal frame complements your print — doesn't compete with it. You can swap in a new issue anytime you want to refresh your wall.
Whether you’re showcasing MOLD, Apartamento, The Plant, Toiletpaper, or a zine you made yourself — FORMA. gives print the place it deserves.
Why you'll love the FORMA. display
- Clean, modern design for any space
- Easy to mount and easy to switch out issues
- Built specifically for open spreads — not retrofitted for them
- Designed with independent print culture in mind
So next time you pick up a magazine that moves you — don’t hide it. Hang it. Celebrate it.
-B