Web Solutions Blog: 10 Grid-based Editorial Design Examples

Grids are the foundation of every good design. People are naturally predisposed to categorization and symmetry, both an essential part of editorial and web design. We’ve already showcased some of the best grid-based minimalist websites so today’s collection will review few of this year’s most gorgeous grid-based editorial design examples.

10 Outstanding Grid-Based Editorial Design Examples

Capital Magazine

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Created by Socio Design

Capital is a quarterly newspaper that makes a summarized analysis of the financial markets. This grid-based editorial design relies on a sparse use of images and focused on typographic use to make an accent on valuable content and deliver information with better impact.

The Rhoads 2016 Book

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Created by Kati Forner

These are not your usual photography nerds. Chris and Sarah, aka. The Rhoads, are the photography nerd high school sweethearts who will change your perceptions of photo perfection forever. In their 2016 photo book, the duo showcases a photography portfolio with a slapping realism that’s tastefully complimented by a minimalistic, grid-based editorial design.

DSAA16 Collection

DSAA16

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Created by Marine BU

The color-rich industrial design is a signature look for the studio behind DSAA16 collection. This grid-based editorial design is an example of the successful adaptation of old-school design techniques into the modern design world.

Formula Magazine

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Created by Marc Catafal Pedragosa

The Formula Magazine stands out with a bold background and raw, realistic photography. The content features sans-serif typography that’s arranged on an invisible grid.

Fashion Student Portfolio Edition

Fashion Studen

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Created by Iara Grinspun

This editorial design showcases a printed portfolio that relies on a complex grid scheme. The project uses multiple grid layouts to display visual and textual content in a glamorous symbiosis.

The Architectural Sculpture in Warsaw

Architecture editorial design

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Created by Poważne Studio, Małgorzata Frąckiewicz, Tomek Głowacki

Photography by Szymon Rogiński

Figures of Speech is an editorial design project that’s focused around The Architectural Sculpture in Warsaw which took place in the years between 1918–1970. This editorial design stands out with a stunning collection classic architecture design. The images and textual content are elegantly displayed on a grid-based page layout.

Vom Zeigen und Sehen

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Created by Koeperherfurth

This Festschrift is a book that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Dortmunder Kunstverein. The front page features a bi-color design in black and copper. The book is printed on a high-quality Arctic paper. This gives the magazine a classy finish. Yet, its brilliant and complex grid layout is what makes this editorial design a true inspiration.

Bilan Luxe

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Created by Nicolas Zentner

Photography by Marc Inghetto

Bilan Luxe is a luxury magazine that’s published four times per year. This exquisite high-class editorial design implements multiple grid-based layouts. The magazine displays product photography and stylishly designed content. The serif typography beautifully plays with character positioning to achieve a modern look.

Mint Magazine

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Created by Agathe Bn

The Mint Magazine uses a diverse color palette, bold sans-serif typography, and splashy images. The pastel colors and grainy photos give the magazine a vintage feel.

Rauschenberg in China

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Created by Hubert & Fischer

This book is designed for the exhibition at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. The color choice and photography successfully reflect the Chinese culture and signature art techniques. Although the images seem to be carelessly scattered over the page, they follow a strict grid-based layout that promotes coherency within the design.