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Editorial Layout Generator

Creates editorial-style layouts with numbered lists, marginalia, drop caps, and print-inspired typography. Trending as alternative to card-based layouts.

Framework

standard

Model targets

claude, chatgpt, gemini

Prompt text

Design an editorial-style layout inspired by print magazines and journals.

Typography requirements:
- Headline font: Tiempos Headline, Fraunces, Migra, or Domaine
- Body font: GT America, Inter Tight, or Söhne
- Monospace for metadata: GT America Mono, IBM Plex Mono, or JetBrains Mono
- Drop cap on first paragraph (3-4 lines tall)
- Numbered or lettered sections

Layout structure:
- Multi-column text (2-3 columns for body content)
- Marginalia for footnotes, dates, or metadata
- Hairline rules (1px) for section breaks
- Asymmetric layout, not centered
- Dense information hierarchy with clear heading levels

Visual details:
- Bone/cream background (#f5f5dc or #faf8f3)
- Ink text (#1a1a1a)
- One accent color: oxblood, burgundy, or dark green
- Photos in hairline frames (1px border)
- Captions in smaller mono font below images

Content patterns:
- Numbered project or article lists
- Bylines and datelines
- Pull quotes in larger type
- Colophon or credits section

Avoid:
- Card grids
- Hover effects or parallax
- Floating CTAs
- Abstract stock imagery

What editorial content should I layout?