Editorial layout — Magazine R5
Structured grids, typographic hierarchy and production-ready spreads for print and digital editions. We specialise in concise editorial systems for lifestyle and cultural titles.
Service overview
Our R5 magazine layout service covers grid systems, master pages, image treatment, pull-quotes, captions and folios. Files delivered to your printer's spec or as optimized PDFs for digital distribution.
- Deliverables: InDesign/IDML, high-res PDFs, web-optimized PDFs, asset sheets
- Turnaround: Concept to first full draft — typically 7–14 business days
- Scope: Single-issue design, multi-issue templates, ad / advertorial layout
Selected spreads
Formats & technical specs
Trim: 176 × 250 mm. Safe area: 6 mm inward. Bleed: 3 mm all around. CMYK, 300dpi images recommended.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | 176 × 250 mm |
| Bleed | 3 mm |
| Live / Safe | 6 mm from trim |
| Colour | CMYK (ISO Coated) |
A4: 210 × 297 mm. Bleed 3 mm. Useful for ad conversion and archive prints.
Interactive PDF exports include hyperlinked TOC, web-optimized images (72–150 dpi) and accessible text layers for distribution.
Project process
Evelyn Hart
Evelyn leads grid development and typographic strategy — her speciality is creating modular systems that reduce pagination overhead and speed production.
Who we work with
Publishers, creative agencies and in-house editorial teams. We adapt to existing brand guidelines or create new visual frameworks for ongoing issues.
Resources & downloads
Production notes
Guidance for bleed, trapping and proofing commonly requested by printers in the UK.
Get production helpPackages
Starter
- Grid & master pages
- 2 rounds of revisions
- Print-ready PDF
Standard
- Template pack (IDML)
- 3 rounds of revisions
- Asset management
Ongoing
- Dedicated designer
- Priority turnaround
- Version control