Are these designs too similar?
The Boston Phoenix is understandably a bit upset at New York Mag having a very similar design and tagline — and I agree the source photos appear to be identical. The headlines are different, and the treatment is different on the page. The New York design is more striking, with the disembodied and over-saturated head, and FedEx logo parody.
But, the timing makes it questionable. The New York cover came out 6 months after the Phoenix cover.
At the same time, this is a huge story that has been covered my many media sources. So, is it infringement?
Visually speaking, it's a bit of a wash. It appears to be similar enough to earn some ire, without enough to have a leg to stand on in court.
One thing is sure — it won't do any good to quell the Boston/New York rivalry anytime soon.
The Boston Phoenix's story called Sarah Palin, Inc. is HERE
The New York story, titled The Revolution Will Be Commercialized is HERE
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