Case Study: Editorial Design Summer School 2024

Course team

RCA graphic design and illustration archives

Selected participants work

“Editorial design is the ability to combine text and image into a coherent presentation of information.”

Adrian Shaughnessy Course Leader

“The key difference between what we do at the RCA and what happens elsewhere is that we encourage people to bring their own subject matter, we try not to impose subject matter on people. Because you get a better result if people are allowed to look within themselves and say, this is what I’m interested in, I now want to communicate that.”

Adrian Shaughnessy Course Leader

“The design course was incredibly enlightening. I learned advanced techniques that have significantly improved my design skills. I was surprised by how much detail and nuance go into creating effective layouts. This course has fundamentally changed my approach to design, making me more attentive to the finer details and more innovative in my work. It's a transformative experience that I highly recommend to anyone looking to elevate their design capabilities”

Zhue Yuelun, Project Visual Designer, Richemont 2024 Participant

“I joined during a creative block in my day-to-day design work, often constrained by brand perspectives. Sharing work and receiving feedback from both tutors and fellow students was incredibly enriching and supportive. A key lesson I learned was refining my design approach to create visually compelling and cohesive layouts. This significantly boosted my skills and confidence. Overall, the course was well-structured and engaging, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their editorial design skills.”

Candy Hutton, Graphic Desinger 2024 Participant

“Being in a collaborative learning environment with seasoned educators and peers from all around the world made me think critically about my practice. Everyone was able to bring something to the table. The best part – everyone enjoys what they do!”

Leong Yi Zhen, Graphic Designer & Illustrator 2024 Participant

“The course is an excellent way to develop a more in-depth understanding of the creative potential of editorial design and has given me the confidence to design and publish my own magazine”

Mary Hemingway, Senior Graphic Designer 2024 Participant