The Sud-Hérault Community of Communes, located in the Occitanie region of the Hérault département, comprises 17 communes in an area with a population of around 18,000 spread over some 314 km². It is a dynamic rural area, committed to balanced development based on a sustainable economy, quality of life and inter-communal cooperation

In a bid to strengthen links with its citizens and foster a sense of belonging to the region, the Sud-Hérault Community of Communes publishes a quarterly information magazine.

Conceived as part of a series, each issue of the magazine features a dominant colour. Readers are invited to browse and then archive/collect the printed object, which they ide

Each season, a new edition offers a mix of reports, news and discoveries.

At the heart of the region

This editorial event is much more than just a newsletter: it’s a genuine forum for local players to express their views. By giving a voice to local shopkeepers, winegrowers and entrepreneurs, the magazine showcases the energy, diversity and commitment of those who bring Sud-Hérault to life on a daily basis.

Each issue highlights the work of our public services, with themed features, inspiring portraits and on-the-ground reports that bear witness to the community’s dynamism.

The layout has been designed to allow several levels of reading: you can pick up a few short articles, or take the time to immerse yourself in a more in-depth subject. This flexibility is made possible by a fluid visual rhythm, built around typographical games and illustrated headlines.

A clear, structured table of contents makes it easy for readers to find their way around: each section is associated with a specific colour, which is retained from issue to issue. This graphic identification system makes the magazine easier to explore, reinforces its identity and makes reading more intuitive.

Typography and illustration in motion

Sud-Hérault magazine is built around a balance of typographic signs, illustrations and portraits, structured by a flexible grid that guides the reader and invites him or her to explore the printed object through a variety of content.

At the heart of our approach is the expressive use of typography as a graphic tool. Typofonderie’s Ysans font was specially customized for the project, going beyond its simple informative role. It became a strong visual marker, capable of conveying powerful messages, breathing character into headlines, and dynamically structuring the layout.

This modified typography coexists with a rounded font, used in relaunches, framed by wide colored fillets that help to hierarchize content while reinforcing the magazine’s visual identity.