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 […]