# Magazine Layout

> An editorial grid that mixes large and small story cards across columns. Use it to give a content heavy blog the dense feel of a print magazine.

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/marketing-blog-sections-magazine-layout).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-magazine-layout
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/marketing-blog-sections-magazine-layout-light-a76f70619b960005.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-blog-sections-magazine-layout.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/marketing-blog-sections-magazine-layout.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/marketing/blog-sections/magazine-layout.tsx`

```tsx
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Badge } from '@/components/ui/badge';
import { Card, CardContent, CardFooter } from '@/components/ui/card';
import {
  CalendarIcon,
  Clock3Icon,
  ArrowRightIcon,
  BookmarkIcon,
} from 'lucide-react';
import { Separator } from '@/components/ui/separator';

// Define blog post types
interface Author {
  name: string;
  avatar: string;
}

interface BlogPost {
  id: number;
  title: string;
  excerpt: string;
  category: string;
  date: string;
  readTime: string;
  imageUrl: string;
  author: Author;
}

const featuredPost: BlogPost = {
  id: 1,
  title: 'The Complete Guide to Content Marketing in the Digital Era',
  excerpt:
    'Discover how to create a comprehensive content strategy that drives engagement, builds authority, and converts prospects into loyal customers.',
  category: 'Content Strategy',
  date: 'April 15, 2023',
  readTime: '15 min read',
  imageUrl:
    'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1499750310107-5fef28a66643?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
  author: {
    name: 'Alexandra Chen',
    avatar:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1494790108377-be9c29b29330?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
  },
};

const editorsPicks: BlogPost[] = [
  {
    id: 2,
    title: 'How to Create a Winning Social Media Strategy for 2023',
    excerpt:
      'Learn the essential components of an effective social media plan that aligns with your business goals.',
    category: 'Social Media',
    date: 'April 10, 2023',
    readTime: '8 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611162616305-c69b3fa7fbe0?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1074&q=80',
    author: {
      name: 'Marcus Johnson',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500648767791-00dcc994a43e?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 3,
    title: 'Email Marketing Automation: Best Practices for 2023',
    excerpt:
      'Explore how to implement effective email automation that nurtures leads and drives conversions.',
    category: 'Email',
    date: 'April 5, 2023',
    readTime: '10 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596526131083-e8c633c948d2?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1074&q=80',
    author: {
      name: 'Sophia Lee',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580489944761-15a19d654956?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
];

const trendingPosts: BlogPost[] = [
  {
    id: 4,
    title: "The Rise of Video Marketing: Why It's Essential for Your Business",
    excerpt:
      'Discover why video content has become a non-negotiable part of modern marketing strategies.',
    category: 'Video',
    date: 'April 2, 2023',
    readTime: '7 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626785774573-4b799315345d?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=2071&q=80',
    author: {
      name: 'Daniel Rivera',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1472099645785-5658abf4ff4e?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 5,
    title: 'Data-Driven Marketing: How to Use Analytics to Improve Campaigns',
    excerpt:
      'Learn how to leverage data to optimize your marketing efforts and improve ROI.',
    category: 'Analytics',
    date: 'March 28, 2023',
    readTime: '12 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551288049-bebda4e38f71?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
    author: {
      name: 'Olivia Taylor',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534751516642-a1af1ef26a56?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
  {
    id: 6,
    title: 'The Complete Guide to SEO: Ranking Higher in 2023',
    excerpt:
      "Master the essential SEO techniques to improve your website's visibility and organic traffic.",
    category: 'SEO',
    date: 'March 22, 2023',
    readTime: '14 min read',
    imageUrl:
      'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1552664730-d307ca884978?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80',
    author: {
      name: 'James Wilson',
      avatar:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507003211169-0a1dd7228f2d?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=256&q=80',
    },
  },
];

export default function BlogSectionMagazineLayout() {
  return (
    <section className="container mx-auto px-4 py-24 md:px-6 2xl:max-w-[1400px]">
      <div className="mb-16 space-y-4 text-center">
        <h2 className="text-4xl font-bold tracking-tight">
          Digital Marketing Magazine
        </h2>
        <p className="text-muted-foreground mx-auto max-w-2xl">
          Cutting-edge insights, strategies, and trends to keep your marketing
          skills sharp.
        </p>
      </div>

      <div className="space-y-20">
        {/* Featured Article */}
        <div className="grid items-center gap-12 lg:grid-cols-2">
          <div className="relative aspect-[4/3] overflow-hidden rounded-xl">
            <img
              src={featuredPost.imageUrl}
              alt={featuredPost.title}
              className="object-cover"
            />
            <div className="absolute top-4 left-4 z-10">
              <Badge className="bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/90">
                Featured
              </Badge>
            </div>
          </div>

          <div className="space-y-6">
            <div>
              <Badge variant="outline" className="mb-3">
                {featuredPost.category}
              </Badge>
              <h3 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">
                {featuredPost.title}
              </h3>
            </div>

            <p className="text-muted-foreground text-lg">
              {featuredPost.excerpt}
            </p>

            <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
              <div className="relative h-10 w-10 overflow-hidden rounded-full">
                <img
                  src={featuredPost.author.avatar}
                  alt={featuredPost.author.name}
                  className="object-cover"
                />
              </div>
              <div>
                <p className="font-medium">{featuredPost.author.name}</p>
                <div className="text-muted-foreground flex items-center text-sm">
                  <CalendarIcon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                  <span>{featuredPost.date}</span>
                  <span className="mx-2">•</span>
                  <Clock3Icon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                  <span>{featuredPost.readTime}</span>
                </div>
              </div>
            </div>

            <Button size="lg" asChild>
              <a href="#">Read Full Article</a>
            </Button>
          </div>
        </div>

        {/* Editor's Picks Section */}
        <div>
          <div className="mb-8 flex items-center gap-4">
            <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold">Editor&apos;s Picks</h3>
            <Separator className="flex-grow" />
          </div>

          <div className="grid gap-8 md:grid-cols-2">
            {editorsPicks.map((post) => (
              <Card
                key={post.id}
                className="overflow-hidden border-none shadow-lg"
              >
                <div className="relative aspect-[16/9]">
                  <img
                    src={post.imageUrl}
                    alt={post.title}
                    className="object-cover"
                  />
                  <div className="absolute top-4 left-4">
                    <Badge>{post.category}</Badge>
                  </div>
                </div>

                <CardContent className="space-y-4 pt-6">
                  <h4 className="line-clamp-2 text-xl font-bold">
                    {post.title}
                  </h4>
                  <p className="text-muted-foreground line-clamp-3">
                    {post.excerpt}
                  </p>
                </CardContent>

                <CardFooter className="flex items-center justify-between pt-0">
                  <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                    <div className="relative h-8 w-8 overflow-hidden rounded-full">
                      <img
                        src={post.author.avatar}
                        alt={post.author.name}
                        className="object-cover"
                      />
                    </div>
                    <span className="text-sm font-medium">
                      {post.author.name}
                    </span>
                  </div>
                  <Button variant="ghost" size="sm" className="gap-1" asChild>
                    <a href="#">
                      <span>Read</span>
                      <ArrowRightIcon className="h-4 w-4" />
                    </a>
                  </Button>
                </CardFooter>
              </Card>
            ))}
          </div>
        </div>

        {/* Trending Section */}
        <div>
          <div className="mb-8 flex items-center gap-4">
            <h3 className="text-2xl font-bold">Trending Now</h3>
            <Separator className="flex-grow" />
          </div>

          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 gap-6 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
            {trendingPosts.map((post) => (
              <Card key={post.id} className="flex h-full flex-col">
                <div className="relative aspect-video">
                  <img
                    src={post.imageUrl}
                    alt={post.title}
                    className="object-cover transition-transform duration-300 hover:scale-105"
                  />
                  <div className="from-background/80 absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t to-transparent opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-300 hover:opacity-100"></div>
                  <Button
                    variant="ghost"
                    size="icon"
                    className="bg-background/50 hover:bg-background/70 absolute top-2 right-2"
                  >
                    <BookmarkIcon className="h-4 w-4" />
                  </Button>
                </div>

                <CardContent className="flex-grow py-4">
                  <Badge variant="outline" className="mb-2">
                    {post.category}
                  </Badge>
                  <h4 className="mb-2 line-clamp-2 font-semibold">
                    {post.title}
                  </h4>
                  <p className="text-muted-foreground mb-4 line-clamp-2 text-sm">
                    {post.excerpt}
                  </p>

                  <div className="text-muted-foreground mt-auto flex items-center text-sm">
                    <CalendarIcon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                    <span>{post.date}</span>
                    <span className="mx-2">•</span>
                    <Clock3Icon className="mr-1 h-3 w-3" />
                    <span>{post.readTime}</span>
                  </div>
                </CardContent>

                <CardFooter className="pt-0">
                  <Button variant="link" className="px-0" asChild>
                    <a href="#">
                      Read Article <ArrowRightIcon className="ml-1 h-4 w-4" />
                    </a>
                  </Button>
                </CardFooter>
              </Card>
            ))}
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>

      <div className="mt-16 flex justify-center">
        <Button variant="outline" size="lg" className="gap-2">
          <a href="#">View All Articles</a>
          <ArrowRightIcon className="h-4 w-4" />
        </Button>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}
```

### `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 }
```

### `components/ui/card.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"

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

function Card({
  className,
  size = "default",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"div"> & { size?: "default" | "sm" }) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card"
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(
        "group/card flex flex-col gap-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-card py-6 text-sm text-card-foreground shadow-xs ring-1 ring-foreground/10 has-[>img:first-child]:pt-0 data-[size=sm]:gap-4 data-[size=sm]:py-4 *:[img:first-child]:rounded-t-xl *:[img:last-child]:rounded-b-xl",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardHeader({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-header"
      className={cn(
        "group/card-header @container/card-header grid auto-rows-min items-start gap-1 rounded-t-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 has-data-[slot=card-action]:grid-cols-[1fr_auto] has-data-[slot=card-description]:grid-rows-[auto_auto] [.border-b]:pb-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-b]:pb-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardTitle({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-title"
      className={cn(
        "font-heading text-base leading-normal font-medium group-data-[size=sm]/card:text-sm",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardDescription({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-description"
      className={cn("text-sm text-muted-foreground", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardAction({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-action"
      className={cn(
        "col-start-2 row-span-2 row-start-1 self-start justify-self-end",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardContent({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-content"
      className={cn("px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardFooter({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-footer"
      className={cn(
        "flex items-center rounded-b-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 [.border-t]:pt-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-t]:pt-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export {
  Card,
  CardHeader,
  CardFooter,
  CardTitle,
  CardAction,
  CardDescription,
  CardContent,
}
```

### `components/ui/separator.tsx`

```tsx
"use client";

import * as React from "react";
import { Separator as SeparatorPrimitive } from "radix-ui";

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

function Separator({
  className,
  orientation = "horizontal",
  decorative = true,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<typeof SeparatorPrimitive.Root>) {
  return (
    <SeparatorPrimitive.Root
      data-slot="separator"
      decorative={decorative}
      orientation={orientation}
      className={cn(
        "shrink-0 bg-border data-horizontal:h-px data-horizontal:w-full data-vertical:w-px ",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  );
}

export { Separator };
```