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The New Yorker's Email Design System

The New Yorker is the oldest weekly US magazine, offering commentary, criticism, and essays.

Email design system

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The New Yorker's Email Design System
Color
Typeface
Email Width
Buttons
Blocks/modules used
Header block/module
Footer block/module
Templates

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Color

Create impactful experiences and convey brand identity through color.

Primary color

By using a consistent set of primary colors in email design, the brand can be easily recognized and remembered by the recipient. All secondary colors used should be derived from this gradient.

#222222

Secondary colors

Secondary colors can be used to add depth and dimension to the email design by creating contrast and highlighting certain elements. A different secondary color should be used for the header, footer, and main body of the email to differentiate the sections..

#FF0000
#DF3331

Typeface

Typography plays a crucial role in presenting design and content in a clear manner.

Font family

Georgia, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Times, sans-serif

Primary font

Georgia
Download font:Whyte

Headlines & Paragraph

Secondary colors can be used to add depth and dimension to the email design by creating contrast and highlighting certain elements. A different secondary color should be used.

Text format Size Line height Weight Letter spacing
H1 32 px 1.5 em Medium 0 px
H2 16 px 1.5 em Regular 0 px
H3 1.5 em Regular 0 px
H4 1.5 em Regular 0 px
Paragraph 12 px 1.5 em Regular 0 px

💡 Use different font sizes and weights to create a visual hierarchy that guides the reader.

⚡️ Use a regular or light weight font for the body text to ensure that it's not too heavy and doesn't create visual clutter. Don’t forget to have appropriate letter spacing to ensure that the text is easy to read.

Buttons

Test the placement, color, and text of your buttons to encourage recipients to take action.

Button Type 1

Blocks/ Modules used

Stick to a consistent layout throughout the email to make it easier for recipients to follow the content.

Email width

560 px

Button Type 1

Button Type 2

Header block/module

Use a clear and legible font for the logo and navigation links in the header block and keep it uncluttered.

Header Block

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Templates

Before designing your email template, identify the purpose of the email and the brand messaging.

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template

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