About the cover
This issue’s cover captures the essence of its theme, “Death and Senescence”, through a bold Halloween-esque design. Symbolizing mortality, a skeleton is ironically engrossed in reading a manual titled Secrets to Anti-Aging: How to Delay the Inevitable. This image is a visual commentary on our relentless pursuit to mitigate the detrimental effects of aging, a challenge that may (or may not) prove insurmountable. The dark red tones saturating the cover are reminiscent of blood that sustains all humans and animals alike, representing vitality while contrasting against the inevitability of death. Importantly, the skeleton placed at the centre is the primary and sole subject of the cover. Death may be a disquieting or even frightening topic to some – yet, this cover challenges readers to confront “The Eventual End” head-on, inviting them to engage in articles that explore the theme of death and senescence from diverse perspectives.
Design notes
The design elements in this issue reflect its theme through attentive and deliberate use of color and illustration. Many articles feature rich and dark hues like purple, red, and black, evoking imagery of blood, the somberness of death, and even the festive yet haunting atmosphere of Mardi Gras. In contrast, some articles incorporate vibrant greens and orange, which symbolize revitalizing energy, growth and rejuvenation – and thus oppose against our preconceived notions of death and aging. Such intentional utilization of colors not only represents the overarching theme but also highlights the unique tone and message of each article, overall enhancing the readers’ engagement with the topic.
– Jennifer Ahn

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