Publishing a magazine isn’t a simple design task — it’s a full‑scale production that normally requires 8–12 different professionals, each with their own specialty, hourly rate, and workflow. Most people don’t realize that when they hire KDM, they’re not hiring “a designer.” They’re hiring an entire editorial department in one person. This blog breaks down every role required to produce a 50‑page magazine, the industry rates for each, and the true cost if a brand were to hire