Hussein Abbass

Case Study

Echo Editorial Series
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Creative Direction

Echo Editorial Series

2024#Editorial#Print#Art Direction

Overview

Echo is an editorial publication that treats each issue as a design object — where layout, typography, and photography converge.

Challenge

Creating a publication format that feels collectible while maintaining readability and editorial rigor.

Solution

Swiss-inspired grid systems, oversized typography, and full-bleed photography create a rhythm that rewards slow reading.

Process

01

Editorial concept

02

Grid system design

03

Typography selection

04

Photography curation

05

Layout design

06

Print production

Gallery

Abstract gradient composition
Design workspace flat lay
Brand color exploration

Mockups

Magazine spread mockup

Typography

Helvetica Neue

Times New Roman

Swiss modernism meets classic editorial serif.

Color Palette

Paper White

#FAFAF8

Ink Black

#1A1A1A

Warm Gray

#8B8178

Accent Red

#C44536

Deliverables

  • Editorial layouts
  • Cover designs
  • Typography system
  • Print specifications
  • Digital edition

Results

  • 3,000 limited copies sold out
  • Featured in It's Nice That
  • Invited to Design Week exhibition
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Hussein Abbass

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About

Creative director and brand designer specializing in visual identity, AI-generated visuals, and editorial design. Based in South Lebanon, working globally.

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