What is Editorial Design?

Editorial Design brings magazine and newspaper layouts to digital—bold typography, structured grids, large imagery, pull quotes, and content-first hierarchy. Emphasizes readability and visual storytelling over decoration.

When Should You Use This?

Use editorial design for content-heavy sites (blogs, news, magazines), case studies, reports, or brands emphasizing thought leadership. Works well when content is the primary value and you want to elevate its presentation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• •Poor typography—editorial lives on type; requires strong typographic skills and hierarchy
• •Weak grid—editorial relies on underlying grid structure; loose layouts feel amateur
• •Wrong imagery—editorial needs high-quality, purposeful images; generic stock fails
• •Missing white space—cramped editorial is hard to read; generous spacing is essential
• •Ignoring responsive—editorial grids must adapt gracefully to mobile; test thoroughly

Real-World Examples

• •Medium—blogging platform uses editorial-style layouts for reading experience
• •The New York Times—digital edition adapts print editorial design for web
• •Airbnb Magazine—travel content uses editorial layouts with large imagery
• •Design studio case studies—many use editorial approach for project presentations