Last Orders
A magazine exploring the people, places and culture behind South East England’s countryside pubs.
- By
- Charlotte Toller
- For
- Joomag
- Date
- May 2026
- Achievement
- First-class mark
- Concept
- A magazine celebrating the heritage, character and community spirit of traditional pubs across South East England.
- Audience
- Readers aged 50+, with an interest in rural life, local heritage, independent pubs and the communities that surround them.
- My role
- Creator and editor, responsible for developing the concept, researching, interviewing, writing, editorial planning and magazine design.
- What I produced
- A fully designed magazine, bringing together original features, interviews and photography, ready for print.
How I made it
I started by establishing the identity and target audience for Last Orders, making sure the magazine reflected the character and community spirit of traditional countryside pubs across South East England. I planned the editorial content, researched story ideas, conducted interviews and wrote features, while also taking responsibility for the overall design and layout. Having only previously used Canva and Adobe Express, I had to learn Adobe InDesign from scratch through university lectures and independent practice. I developed my skills throughout the project, using them to create the magazine's layouts, select typography and imagery, and bring the print publication together. I also produced a digital edition as an additional way for readers to access the magazine.
