DA25013 Creating Microsoft Airfield Scenery V01 161125

 Very unusual publishing business aligned specifically to selling scenery to be used with Microsoft Flight Simulator. Just shows you the niche businesses that can be developed in the digital world dependant on a specific platform. Strangely they have now included “Solar Farms” in the scenery they sell because they have now become such a significant visual navigation marker being used by General Aviation. 

www.burningbluedesign.com

About Burning Blue Design

Burning Blue Design was setup with one purpose, to create outstanding Microsoft Flight Simulator scenery.

We have a passion for the airports and airfields we create and our designs all have a personal touch. We want them to feel real, lived it and working. We want you to be able to smell the AvGas and feel the wind rushing down the runway.

Microsoft and Asobo’s new simulator has opened up a wealth of possiblities for content creators, and for the first time ever we are able to create places we know and love in incredible detail and share them with the flight simulator community as a whole.

We hope you get a lot of pleasure from our creations because we put a lot of time and energy into making sure they feel just right.

Finally, if you are wondering about the name Burning Blue Design it is part of a line in the famous poem ‘High Flight’ by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Royal Canadian Air Force

‘Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue’

The poem has long served as a mantra for pilots everywhere. You can read it here and we thoroughly recommend you do, as by being on this website you will undoubtably have a passion for aviation and you may just feel inspired.

– Burning Blue Design Team

DA25012 IdN Magazine - For Creative Designers V01 121125

To get copies go to www.magalleria.co.uk the amazing magazine shop in Bath.

IdN Magazine

Here’s a detailed overview of IdN Magazine — what it is, what makes it stand out, and how you might engage with it.

What is IdN Magazine?

• IdN stands for International Designers’ Network. It is a magazine published by Systems Design Limited, based in Hong Kong. 

• The magazine is aimed at professionals, students and enthusiasts in the design field — especially graphic design, motion graphics, branding, and the broader creative industry. 

• It was originally published more frequently (bi-monthly in some instances) and has versions/editions covering different regions. 

Key Features & Style

• Each issue takes on a theme — for example, recent issues include titles like Pop Graphics, Cult & Icons and Branding Systems & Key Visuals. 

• The magazine tends to explore a single design domain in depth rather than covering very broad and shallow topics. This approach gives it depth and makes it useful as a resource. 

• It’s visually rich — a showcase of creative work globally, combining high-quality imagery, interviews, case studies and features of leading studios and designers. 

• It is also international in scope: though based in Hong Kong, it addresses design work and communities around the world. 

Why It’s Valuable

• For designers and creatives: it’s a source of inspiration and a way to see what’s happening globally in branding, typography, identity, and motion/design.

• For design students: serves as a curated collection of high-quality work, useful for research, idea generation and understanding global trends.

• For agencies and studios: it provides exposure — being featured in IdN adds credibility and connects you to an international audience.

• Because of its thematic focus and high production value, it stands out compared to more general design magazines.

Practical Information

• Publication frequency: although some older references say “bi-monthly” (i.e., every two months)  currently many sources note 4 issues per year. For example the May 2025 newsletter states a subscription covers 4 issues annually. 

• Where to buy: It is available from specialist magazine stores (for example Magalleria in the UK lists several back issues). 

• Price / format: Example listing shows ~£19.95 (UK) for a recent issue (30/2 Branding Systems & Key Visuals) via Magalleria. 

• Content submission: Designers can submit work for consideration (for showcasing) via its call-for-entries pages. 

A Few Notes & Tips

• If you buy back issues: Because themes vary significantly, pick a theme relevant to your interest (e.g., branding, type design, packaging) rather than buying randomly.

• As a research tool: Use it to keep up with international studios and trends. Each issue often features 20-30+ studios from around the world. 

• The format: While earlier larger size, some issues moved to “oversized A5 book format” (more compact) for immersive reading. 

• It is not purely “how-to” design; it is more a showcase / design culture magazine. If you’re looking for tutorials, you might still need additional resources.

• Subscription options: If you will buy several issues, check for bundled deals (the newsletter mentions themed bundles with cost savings) 

If you like, I can look up the full table of contents, subscription details for UK shipping (to London), or check the latest theme and featured studios of the most recent issue. Would you like me to?