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Designing an editorial for designers
Project Design Lead · webdesignerdepot.com · 2013
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Rethinking editorial on the web
Webdesigner Depot is read by millions of designers around the world. As a publication servicing designers, it is important to always offer layouts that embody the latest design trends. To explore the future of editorial on the modern web, starting with the basics was essential — typography.
A picture is worth a thousand words
Rich imagery is a key component of modern editorial on the web. Each design explored a different approach to incorporating photography with copy.
Grid explorations
Editorial design is often based on grids and benefits from knowing when to break them. Each wireframe in the design process started as a grid exploration.
High-fidelity wireframing
Because the content depended on imagery, real photos and high-fidelity assets were used from the very first wireframes.
Creativity is a process
Beautiful visual design takes time and patience. Over several weeks, colors, fonts, graphics, and placement were explored to break the mold of traditional editorial layouts.
Initial exploration
Image-heavy exploration
Shape exploration
Final design
