Magazine feature spread
Design a spread that feels like a feature, not just another pair of pages.
This route is for editorial work that starts with a hero spread and needs stronger visual pace across headline, image, and text blocks.
FeatureHero editorial moment
SupportCan extend into a wider system
ContextFits a broader issue
Why this route is specific
Feature spreads need more visual drama and pacing than a basic publication template.
This page is about the kind of spread that sets the tone of an article, section, or magazine issue.
01
Hero moment
The spread has to feel like the editorial high point, not just a placeholder for copy.
We shape the main spread around visual pacing, image scale, and enough contrast to feel special.
02
Support
A feature spread works best when the supporting page logic can keep up with it.
The strongest editorial pieces connect the standout spread to a broader internal rhythm rather than leaving it isolated.
03
Context
The feature should still feel like it belongs inside the wider publication.
The route balances standout design with enough continuity to fit the issue or publication around it.
How we build it
We start with the hero spread and then support the rhythm around it.
That keeps the editorial work visually strong where it matters most first.
We decide how dramatic, minimal, or image-led the spread should feel.
Headline, imagery, and body layout are shaped into the main editorial moment.
Surrounding page logic is designed to help the feature feel coherent.
Final layouts are organised for print or editorial handoff.
Where it proves itself
This page is about standout spreads and the editorial rhythm that supports them.
The references stay close to hero-spread performance rather than cover-only work.
Hero spreadThe main editorial moment that anchors the feature.
Supporting pagesA spread works better when the pages around it still feel connected.
Issue contextThe feature still belongs inside a broader publication rhythm.
Packages
Pick the package that fits where you are.
Every package is delivered by a real designer working directly with you. Not sure which fits? Start a brief and we'll point you to the right one.
Single Spread
The hero moment
From $450
- One feature spread concept
- Headline and image pacing
- 2 revision rounds
- Print-ready file
Feature Set
Hero plus support
From $900
- Hero spread plus supporting pages
- Editorial layout logic
- Revisions until sign-off
- Presentation mockups
- Editable source files
Full Feature
The complete article
From $1,500
- Multi-spread feature layout
- Reusable supporting templates
- Priority turnaround
- All files and mockups
All packages include direct designer chat, source files, and revisions until sign-off.
Included here
A feature-led editorial package with stronger visual pacing.
This route starts with the hero spread and builds enough support around it to feel intentional.
- Hero spread concept
- Supporting editorial layout logic
- Headline and image pacing
- Print-ready spread exports
- Presentation mockups or boards
Why it helps
It gives the editorial piece a memorable visual centre instead of a generic layout.
Stronger feature presenceMore polished editorial pacingBetter connection between hero spread and supporting pagesCleaner review and handoff visuals
Why clients choose us
Work that earns the next yes.
The opening spread made the whole article feel like the centrepiece of the issue. Exactly the drama we wanted.
Strong hero, and the supporting pages kept up. It read like a proper feature, start to finish.
Your peace of mind
Low-risk from the first message.
You should feel confident before you commit. That's why every feature spread project is built around clear communication, honest timelines, and work that isn't finished until you're happy with it.
- Direct chat with your designer — no account managers, no telephone game.
- Revisions until the direction is signed off, not a hard cap after one round.
- Full ownership of the final files once the project is approved.
- Clear milestones and timelines agreed up front, so nothing drifts.
Questions, answered
Everything you might be wondering.
How does the process start?
You start a brief, share what you have — references, rough ideas, or just a sentence — and your designer replies with questions and a direction. You can shape the feature spread in chat before any heavy lifting begins.
How many revisions do I get?
We work in rounds and keep refining until the direction is right, rather than cutting you off after a single pass. Most projects settle within a couple of focused rounds.
What files will I receive?
You receive organised, production-ready files suited to the work — print-ready and digital formats as relevant — plus the source files so you own and can reuse everything.
How long does it take?
Timelines depend on scope, but most briefs move from kickoff to first concepts within a few working days. You'll agree a clear timeline with your designer before work starts.
Do you design the pages around the hero spread too?
Yes — the set tiers include the supporting sequence so the feature keeps its rhythm rather than dropping off after the opener.
Can it match my existing magazine style?
Absolutely. We design the feature to stand out while still sitting comfortably inside your publication's existing look.
Best for
Editorial pieces that need a standout spread before the rest of the issue can feel right.
If the feature spread is the moment that has to carry the publication visually, this route keeps the work centred there.
This page is built around the spread that sets the tone.
The route balances standout design with readable structure.
The spread still connects back to the larger publication.