LARNELLE CHAMBERSPRODUCT & SYSTEMS DESIGN
Editorial DesignPublishingCase Study

Contributed to the design system and editorial experience direction for a content-rich publishing platform, with a focus on structure, consistency, and reading flow.

The Challenge

Editorial Platform Complexity

Editorial platforms carry a different kind of complexity from transactional products. The challenge here was not only visual consistency, but also supporting clearer content hierarchy, stronger reading experiences, and a more cohesive framework for editorial design decisions across the platform.

CONTENT HIERARCHY MAP
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Process / Methodology
01

Editorial Review

Reviewed content structure, scanability, and presentation patterns.

02

Pattern Thinking

Identified reusable editorial structures and content modules.

03

Design Direction

Helped shape a cleaner, more modern design direction.

04

Collaboration

Worked with local and international stakeholders to align direction.

"Editorial platforms require a different kind of systems thinking — one grounded in reading flow, repeatability, and content structure at scale."

Key Decisions
01

Strengthened editorial hierarchy to support scanability and reading flow.

02

Focused on reusable structures instead of isolated page-by-page solutions.

03

Improved readability and scanability across the platform.

04

Treated the work as both a content experience and a system problem.

What Changed
  • Improved editorial clarity and structure.

  • Supported more cohesive presentation across content experiences.

  • Strengthened consistency across the platform.

  • Demonstrated design systems thinking in a content-rich environment.

System Artifactsv1.0.0-rc
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Reusable content patterns
Platform direction
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Explore the Gleaner design evolution

Compare the earlier archived site with the current live experience — see how the editorial design system shaped the publication's digital presence.

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