Editorial Design

I design editorial pieces (magazines, books, catalogs, reports, zines) that combine strong typographic systems, storytelling structure, and refined visual hierarchies. With a background in architecture, photography, and graphic design, I bring a structural mindset and an editorial eye to every layout, creating publications that are both aesthetically compelling and functionally clear. Whether it’s a minimalist art zine or a dense annual report, I tailor each project to its narrative and audience.

Initial brief and content intake: We begin by clarifying your goals, audience, and intended format. You share your manuscript (text, images, data, etc.) and any references, past editions, or brand guidelines.

Structural planning and wireframing: I define the grid system, page size, type hierarchy, color usage, and visual rhythm. For multipage projects, I outline a flatplan (page map) to organize the flow of content.

Concept layout: I design 3–5 sample pages or spreads to set the tone, style, and rhythm. This includes sample covers, intro pages, and internal content sections.

Full layout execution: Once the concept is approved, I design the full publication. This includes careful attention to spacing, alignment, typesetting, image placement, and visual pacing.

Revisions and finalization: You review a full draft and provide feedback. I offer up to 2–3 rounds of refinements for layout, corrections, and structure.

Delivery: You receive print ready files (PDF with bleed, crop marks, CMYK), screen optimized PDFs, source files (InDesign and IDML), and optional EPUB or digital flipbook files. I can also coordinate with your printer if needed.

Core deliverables (always included):

1. Editorial design files: - Final layout files (Adobe InDesign, packaged with links and fonts). - Print ready PDFs (CMYK, with bleeds and crop marks). - Digital reading version (RGB, optimized for screens, no printer marks). - Accessible screen PDF (tagged, selectable text, linked TOC if needed).

2. Visual system: - Grid system and baseline grid. - Typographic hierarchy (headings, subheadings, body, pull quotes, captions). - Color scheme and palette usage. - Modular layout templates (if multipage or serialized content). - Cover design (if applicable). - Navigation and pagination system.

3. File types delivered: - Print PDF (high resolution, CMYK, with bleeds/crops). - Screen PDF (lightweight, RGB, interactive if needed). - INDD + IDML source files (fully editable and backward compatible). - EPUB/interactive PDF (for digital magazines or interactive documents). - JPEG/PNG exports (for portfolio or promotional use).

Application mockups (optional, at no cost, but recommended):

- Magazine/book on neutral surface. - Spread on desktop perspective. - Mobile/tablet digital version preview. - Detail zooms on typography, hierarchy, grid structure.

Optional strategic or narrative add ons (additional cost):

- Content structure consultation (logical order, flow, readability). - Editorial art direction (visual tone, image sourcing style, white space use). - Table of contents / section openers. - Iconography or custom infographics. - Copywriting or editing support (if applicable). - Print specifications doc (paper type, binding, folding, finish, print run recommendations).