Three Cover Designs For my three cover designs, I demonstrated continuity across consecutive issues. My goal is to keep a consistent branding system for the masthead, typography, colour tone and grid as mentioned in the instructions while allowing each cover to communicate a slightly different mood. The overall aesthetic is vintage luxury minimalism: restrained layouts, […]
Editorial Information Page Spread.
For my editorial information pages, I designed a set of double-page spreads for The Weekend that translate the brand identity into a readable magazine system. The articles I used are nature and conservation pieces, so I aimed for a calm, premium tone where photography sets the atmosphere, and typography supports comprehension. I selected these texts […]
Typographical/Branding Graphic Standards
For this project, I used the typographical and branding template kit that was provided for my editorial magazine concept. The purpose of the standards was to make sure every output masthead, cover, and editorial spread looks like it belongs to one recognisable publication. My direction is “vintage luxury minimalism”: calm layouts, confident typography, warm neutrals, […]
Traditional / Online Conceptual Editorial Masthead (Logo) Design
The masthead for my editorial project is The Weekend, designed as a conceptual logo that communicates both luxury and nostalgic calm. I aimed to create a masthead that could sit confidently on a cover like a real magazine title. I needed it to behave like a real magazine identity: instantly recognisable, readable on different backgrounds, […]
Colour
INTRODUCTION Harper’s Bazaar China (2019) “Rihanna Red Beauty” cover, photographed by Chen Man. https://www.irisvanherpen.com/news/rihanna-on-the-cover-of-harpers-bazaar-china A great example of how colour can be used to convey cultural and emotional narratives in addition to aesthetic appeal is the Harper’s Bazaar China cover for “Rihanna Red Beauty” (November 2019). The composition, which was captured by Chen Man, combines […]
Composition
INTRODUCTION Dazed Magazine (2021) Autumn Issue featuring Rihanna, photographed by Rafael Pavarotti. Source: Dazed Digital / YourCelebrityMagazines. Strong Example of Effective Composition in Editorial Design The composition of the Dazed Autumn 2021 “The Reign Never Stops” cover combines artistic accuracy with strong imagery. The image, which has Rihanna in the centre in white against a […]
Typography
Apartamento x Belmond “El Bajío” Strong Example of Effective Typography Typography plays a central role in establishing tone, identity, and narrative coherence within editorial design. The Apartamento x Belmond – El Bajío issue (2022) exemplifies how typographic decision-making can reflect both cultural context and brand consistency. The Apartamento magazine masthead font is a lowercase serif […]
Conceptual Design
INTRODUCTION Conceptual design is a main aspect of graphic design, and it focuses on conveying meaning and identity through the elements of visuals. The primary visual is the logo or title that appears on every magazine design; it’s more than just design and adding symbolic meaning, and it communicates its values and audience at a […]
Design Portfolio
THE ROCK IN RIO HIGH FIDELITY COMPANION APP
Mood board and color planning
The mood board for my Rock in Rio app was developed with the intention of capturing the vibrant, high-energy atmosphere of a global music festival while maintaining a sleek, modern interface that appeals to a young audience. Drawing inspiration from iconic festivals such as Tomorrowland and Coachella, I focused on creating a visual identity that […]