Labour Housing Group

Report design · Editorial system

Building on Progress report cover for Labour Housing Group

A collection of essays on housing

Labour Housing Group commissioned a 39-page collection of essays for Labour Party Conference 2026. The publication brings together contributions on homelessness, temporary accommodation, social housing, devolution and home ownership.

The design needed to hold a wide range of voices within one clear publication: distinctive enough to make an impression at conference, and measured enough to support long-form policy writing.

Building on Progress report photographed on a warm neutral surface
Open report showing the Labour Housing Group introduction and contents pages
Red and cream geometric cover artwork showing an open doorway and a path

A clear editorial system

A consistent grid and typographic hierarchy connect the essays while leaving room for different titles, contributors and lengths. Strong headings make the structure easy to scan; quieter supporting text keeps attention on the writing.

Red rules, numbers and labels carry the energy of the cover into the inside pages. Used sparingly, they guide readers through the report without competing with the content.