Editorial Design

This project involved creating an editorial layout consisting of a front cover and two interior spreads, designed in a blueprint style using a blue and white colour palette. A subtle background grid mimics the look of graph paper often used in architectural or technical drawings. Two different grid systems were applied across the spreads: the first uses a consistent, symmetrical grid, while the second experiments with varied placements to create visual contrast between the pages.

The typeface Cabin Sketch (bold and regular) was selected for its hand-drawn, geometric feel resembling measured, ruler-drawn letters that have been roughly sketched over perfectly complementing the blueprint theme. The cover design is minimal, featuring a large praying mantis image with the word "INSECT" placed along the top and right edge. Slight overlap between the image and text adds a subtle collage effect for visual interest. A small caption reading “A guide to insect identification” appears on the left, while the bottom corner includes a simple dotted-line logo of three leaves above the magazine title, ENTOMAG, short for Entomology Magazine, referencing the scientific study of insects.