Sustainable Magazine

Editorial Design

Project Overview

Sustainable Magazine is an editorial design project created to honor an architect whose work has significantly influenced contemporary architecture through sustainability and innovation.

This edition focuses on Võ Trọng Nghĩa, a Vietnamese architect known for integrating natural materials and ecological principles into modern architecture, creating a continuous relationship between nature and built environments.

Goal

Design a visually engaging editorial layout
Highlight the architect’s philosophy and legacy
Support readability while maintaining visual interest

Reflect sustainability through layout, color, and composition

My Role

Editorial Designer (Individual Project)

Editorial concept development
Layout and grid system design
Color palette selection

Image curation and typographic hierarchy

Design Concept

The design emphasizes the dialogue between architecture and nature.
Võ Trọng Nghĩa’s work often incorporates bamboo, greenery, and organic structures, which informed the visual direction of the magazine.

The layout balances large architectural imagery with subtle details, allowing readers to experience both the scale and craftsmanship of the buildings.

Outcome

The final magazine layout presents a cohesive editorial system that reflects sustainability, balance, and architectural innovation while guiding readers comfortably through the content.

What I Learned

This project challenged me to work with limited resources and information. Through multiple refinement rounds and close collaboration with my professor, I strengthened my research skills, editorial judgment, and ability to translate complex ideas into engaging layouts.

Why This Project Matters

Sustainable Magazine reflects my interest in story-driven editorial design, where layout and visual decisions enhance understanding and appreciation of meaningful subjects.