# Magazine Preview

> A category preview styled like a magazine spread, mixing large feature tiles with smaller ones to spotlight seasonal collections on a storefront landing page.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/ecommerce-category-preview-magazine-preview).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/ecommerce-category-preview-magazine-preview
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/ecommerce-category-preview-magazine-preview-light-5ee1ab6597238679.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/ecommerce-category-preview-magazine-preview.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/ecommerce-category-preview-magazine-preview.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `lucide-react`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/ecommerce/category-preview/magazine-preview.tsx`

```tsx
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
import { ArrowRight } from 'lucide-react';

interface Category {
  name: string;
  tagline: string;
  description: string;
  image: string;
  secondaryImage?: string;
  productCount: number;
  featured?: boolean;
  quote?: {
    text: string;
    author: string;
    role: string;
  };
  highlights: string[];
  cta: string;
}

export default function MagazinePreview() {
  const categories: Category[] = [
    {
      name: 'Heritage Collection',
      tagline: 'Timeless Elegance, Modern Innovation',
      description:
        'Discover our curated selection of classic timepieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each watch tells a story of heritage and innovation.',
      image: 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523275335684-37898b6baf30',
      secondaryImage:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523275335684-37898b6baf30',
      productCount: 156,
      featured: true,
      quote: {
        text: 'Our Heritage Collection represents the pinnacle of watchmaking tradition, reimagined for the modern connoisseur.',
        author: 'James Anderson',
        role: 'Master Watchmaker',
      },
      highlights: [
        'Hand-finished movements',
        'Limited edition pieces',
        'Exclusive complications',
        'Traditional techniques',
      ],
      cta: 'Explore the Heritage',
    },
    {
      name: 'Contemporary Series',
      tagline: 'The Future of Time',
      description:
        'Bold designs meet cutting-edge technology in our Contemporary Series. These watches push the boundaries of modern horology while maintaining exceptional quality and style.',
      image: 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523275335684-37898b6baf30',
      productCount: 89,
      highlights: [
        'Innovative materials',
        'Smart features',
        'Modern aesthetics',
        'Technical excellence',
      ],
      cta: 'Discover Modern Time',
    },
  ];

  return (
    <div className="relative mx-auto w-full max-w-7xl space-y-24 p-6 py-16">
      {categories.map((category) => (
        <div key={category.name} className="">
          {/* Featured Badge */}
          {category.featured && (
            <div className="absolute top-4 left-4">
              <Badge
                variant="secondary"
                className="bg-primary/10 text-primary px-3 py-1 text-sm"
              >
                Featured Collection
              </Badge>
            </div>
          )}

          {/* Main Content */}
          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 gap-12 lg:grid-cols-2">
            {/* Text Content */}
            <div className="flex flex-col justify-center">
              <div className="space-y-6">
                <div>
                  <h4 className="text-muted-foreground mb-2 text-sm font-medium">
                    {category.productCount} Exclusive Pieces
                  </h4>
                  <h2 className="mb-3 text-4xl font-semibold tracking-tight">
                    {category.name}
                  </h2>
                  <p className="text-muted-foreground text-xl italic">
                    {category.tagline}
                  </p>
                </div>

                <div className="prose text-muted-foreground">
                  <p>{category.description}</p>
                </div>

                {/* Quote */}
                {category.quote && (
                  <blockquote className="border-primary my-8 border-l-2 pl-6">
                    <p className="mb-4 text-lg italic">{category.quote.text}</p>
                    <footer>
                      <cite className="not-italic">
                        <span className="font-medium">
                          {category.quote.author}
                        </span>
                        <span className="text-muted-foreground">
                          {' '}
                          — {category.quote.role}
                        </span>
                      </cite>
                    </footer>
                  </blockquote>
                )}

                {/* Highlights */}
                <div>
                  <h3 className="mb-4 text-sm font-medium">
                    Collection Highlights
                  </h3>
                  <ul className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-3">
                    {category.highlights.map((highlight) => (
                      <li
                        key={highlight}
                        className="text-muted-foreground flex items-center text-sm"
                      >
                        <div className="bg-primary mr-2 h-1 w-1 rounded-full" />
                        {highlight}
                      </li>
                    ))}
                  </ul>
                </div>

                <Button className="group mt-4 w-fit">
                  {category.cta}
                  <ArrowRight className="ml-2 h-4 w-4 transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:translate-x-1" />
                </Button>
              </div>
            </div>

            {/* Image Content */}
            <div className="relative">
              {category.secondaryImage ? (
                <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4">
                  <div className="relative aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden rounded-xl">
                    <img
                      src={category.image}
                      alt={category.name}
                      className="object-cover"
                      sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw"
                    />
                  </div>
                  <div className="relative mt-12 aspect-[3/4] overflow-hidden rounded-xl">
                    <img
                      src={category.secondaryImage}
                      alt={`${category.name} detail`}
                      className="object-cover"
                      sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw"
                    />
                  </div>
                </div>
              ) : (
                <div className="relative aspect-[4/3] overflow-hidden rounded-xl">
                  <img
                    src={category.image}
                    alt={category.name}
                    className="object-cover"
                    sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw"
                  />
                </div>
              )}

              {/* Decorative Elements */}
              <div className="bg-primary/5 absolute -bottom-6 -left-6 -z-10 h-24 w-24 rounded-full" />
              <div className="bg-primary/5 absolute -top-6 -right-6 -z-10 h-32 w-32 rounded-full" />
            </div>
          </div>
        </div>
      ))}
    </div>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```

### `components/ui/badge.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const badgeVariants = cva(
  "group/badge inline-flex h-5 w-fit shrink-0 items-center justify-center gap-1 overflow-hidden rounded-4xl border border-transparent px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-[3px] focus-visible:ring-ring/50 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&>svg]:pointer-events-none [&>svg]:size-3!",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-primary/80",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground [a]:hover:bg-secondary/80",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40 [a]:hover:bg-destructive/20",
        outline:
          "border-border text-foreground [a]:hover:bg-muted [a]:hover:text-muted-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-muted-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Badge({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"span"> &
  VariantProps<typeof badgeVariants> & { asChild?: boolean }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "span"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="badge"
      data-variant={variant}
      className={cn(badgeVariants({ variant }), className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Badge, badgeVariants }
```