VOX MAGAZINE
University of Missouri
PUBLICATION DESIGN
Vox Magazine blends Columbia’s urban mentality and hometown familiarity into a smart, small-city magazine published by the Columbia Missourian and produced by Missouri School of Journalism students. Vox profiles the human condition, exposes local culture, and provides reviews, tips, and trends that tell readers what’s happening and where to be.
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ROLE
ART DIRECTOR
ISSUE
MAY 2021
THEME
THE TRUTH IS OUT
PAGE 15
TRUE/FALSE FILM FESTIVAL
THE ASK
Design the cover, opener, and a three-spread feature page that shines light on the annual True/False Film Festival outdoor event. Create a doc matrix highlighting which films should be at the top of the public's watch list.
THE EXECUTION
Assigned to design a feature spread on an annual film festival during unprecedented times, it was only natural the design embodied the theme. Chose to focus on incorporating imperfect lines for image borders and headlines, symbolizing an unpredictable year. Created abstract collages highlighting the different ways moviegoers could enjoy films during a stay-at-home order.
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Moodboard
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ROLE
ART DIRECTOR
ISSUE
APRIL 2021
THEME
OUR PANDEMIC YEAR
PAGE 30
THE CYCLICAL ART OF HEALING
THE ASK
Design a five-spread feature story showcasing the conflicting realities one faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photography by Lia Waldrum
THE EXECUTION
To allow the photography to shine, intentional white space was utilized as well as a quiet, whisper-like sans serif typeface with heavy tracking. Placed small squares next to each caption, indicating where the viewer's eyes should settle.
