29/01/2026
C U T O U T . Z E R O
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CUTOUT Zero marks a decisive relaunch of the magazine, symbolising a return to zero — not as an ending, but as a conscious and renewed beginning. After more than a decade of publishing, experimenting, and evolving alongside the design community, this new chapter re-examines the very foundation of what a design magazine can be. From editorial structure and visual language to material choices and reading experience, every element has been thoughtfully reconsidered and rebuilt.
More than a redesign, CUTOUT Zero represents a repositioning — a clearer voice, a stronger point of view, and a deeper dialogue with readers and creators. It carries forward the same independent spirit that defined CUTOUT from the start, now with greater maturity, precision, and purpose. Reset to move forward, Zero is both reflection and momentum — a platform for contemporary design, culture, and ideas to connect, challenge, and inspire.
This issue, titled You'll never walk alone Issue, extends that belief even further. In an industry often shaped by long nights, small teams, and solitary struggles, designers and studios can easily feel isolated. Yet behind every practice lies a wider network — collaborators, peers, printers, writers, clients, and communities — quietly building the ecosystem together. No one advances alone. The creative industry grows because we grow collectively.
Through shared stories, conversations, and works, this issue celebrates the strength of solidarity and the invisible threads that connect us. It is a reminder that independence does not mean isolation, and that meaningful design is never a solo act. Together, we shape the culture we belong to. Together, we move forward.
Editor in Chief / Vivian Toh
Creative Director / Jay Lim
Layout Designer / Jay Lim
Cover Design / TSUBAKI KL
Photographer / Weiloke Photography
https://www.behance.net/gallery/243125757/CUTOUT-ZERO-You-are-not-alone-Issue