A study of the precise grids, typographic contrast, and structural systems in the MAM Yearbook editorial design by Florian Cornut.

Florian Cornut established a highly structured layout for the Masters in Analytics and Management yearbook. This editorial design prioritizes content organization through a rigorous column grid. This grid frames student portraits, candid photography, and personal statements. A minimal color palette of black, white, and grey allows the imagery to lead. The layout uses scale contrast to guide the eye across the pages. Large numbers anchor the spreads, while small text blocks provide clear details. By using asymmetrical content blocks, the designer creates a sense of movement on the page. The portrait blocks align perfectly to create a clean visual rhythm.

Grid Rigor and Editorial Design Hierarchy

The typographic pairings define the structural rhythm of the publication. The design mixes Neue Montreal with Editorial Old to establish visual tension. TWK Ghost and Stefan typefaces add distinct graphic character to specific sections. This combination separates narrative text from structured data tables. The margins are wide, providing generous negative space. Asymmetric columns create a modern feel, preventing the pages from looking static. Every text element aligns to a baseline grid, ensuring clean horizontal relationships. This choice creates a strong editorial design statement throughout the book. Bold headers stand out clearly against the clean body text.

Physical production and material choices are critical to this editorial design work. The layouts are designed for a tactile print format. Uncoated paper stock was selected to emphasize the deep ink tones. The page margins are carefully proportioned for book binding. This ensures that text does not disappear into the gutter. Every element serves to preserve academic memories in a permanent form. This editorial design project demonstrates how classic print grids can organize modern student portfolios. The book acts as a physical archive for the graduating class. Each section uses structured margins to frame the content beautifully.

See the full project on Behance.