“bold, creative, elegant design, as well as a range of stories documenting life in the pacific northwest.”
Richard Just, former editor, Washington Post Magazine, and Stephen George, editorial director, Discover Magazine
for the National Student Magazine Contest by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
FLUX MAGAZINE
ART DIRECTOR
Great storytelling isn’t just about words—it’s about how those words feel on the page. As one of two art directors for FLUX Magazine, the award-winning capstone publication of UO’s School of Journalism and Communication, I led a team of six designers in bringing a 76-page magazine to life—in just five weeks.
From big-picture creative direction to the nitty-gritty of layout design, I made sure every spread captured the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. I bridged the gap between editorial and design, running critiques, refining visuals, and ensuring cohesion across the issue. I also designed key layouts, including the featured photo story, “A Fight for Change”—a piece that helped earn our 2024 Pacemaker Award for student journalism.
Fast-paced. High stakes. Deeply rewarding. Because when storytelling and design click? That’s where the magic happens.