# editorial

Magazine-style editorial infographic for professional content

## Design Aesthetic

High-quality magazine explainer aesthetic. Clear visual storytelling with structured layouts and professional typography. Think Wired, The Verge, or quality science publications. Complex information made digestible.

## Background

- Color: Pure White (#FFFFFF) or Light Gray (#F8F9FA)
- Texture: None or subtle paper grain

## Color Palette

| Role | Color | Hex | Usage |
|------|-------|-----|-------|
| Background | Pure White | #FFFFFF | Primary background |
| Alt Background | Light Gray | #F8F9FA | Section backgrounds |
| Primary Text | Near Black | #1A1A1A | Headlines, body |
| Secondary Text | Dark Gray | #4A5568 | Captions |
| Accent 1 | Editorial Blue | #2563EB | Primary accent |
| Accent 2 | Coral | #F97316 | Secondary accent |
| Accent 3 | Emerald | #10B981 | Positive elements |
| Accent 4 | Amber | #F59E0B | Attention points |
| Dividers | Medium Gray | #D1D5DB | Section dividers |

## Visual Elements

- Clean flat illustrations
- Structured multi-section layouts
- Callout boxes for insights
- Icon-based visualizations
- Visual metaphors for concepts
- Flow diagrams with hierarchy
- Pull quotes and highlights
- Clear section dividers

## Style Rules

### Do

- Create clear narrative flow
- Use structured layouts
- Include callout boxes
- Design visual metaphors
- Maintain magazine polish

### Don't

- Use photographic imagery
- Create cluttered layouts
- Mix too many styles
- Add purposeless decoration
- Compromise clarity for style

## Best For

Technology explainers, science communication, research articles, policy analysis, investigative pieces, thought leadership, long-form journalism
