Editorial layout design for a Southern lifestyle magazine, created to bring local stories to life through clean typography, thoughtful image placement, and a polished reader experience.
Weekly layout design, advertising design, and publication redesign for a local newspaper rooted in East Alabama stories, businesses, and community life.
A 100-page high school football publication celebrating East Alabama athletes, local tradition, and the culture of Friday night lights through storytelling and polished print design.
As the layout and advertising designer for Magnolia & Moonshine Magazine, I created clean, modern page layouts that helped each story feel thoughtful, readable, and true to the publication’s Southern voice. From cover to final page, the goal was to let the photography and storytelling shine through a simple, consistent editorial design.
Tools + Details: Adobe InDesign, print production setup, InSite proofing, and 100+ page publication layouts prepared for press.
Gametime is a 100-page publication highlighting Phenix City’s four major high school football programs. I redesigned the long-standing community magazine with a modern editorial direction, refreshed layouts, and a stronger visual flow while honoring its local tradition. Built in Adobe InDesign, the final piece celebrates East Alabama athletes through storytelling, photography, and polished print design.
Tools + Details: Adobe InDesign, print production setup, InSite proofing, 100-page publication layout, and custom cover illustrations by Rebecca Tabor.
For The Citizen of East Alabama, I designed client ads for local businesses before later taking on the full layout of the weekly newspaper. Each issue involved organizing stories, photos, and advertisements into a clean, cohesive design and preparing the final files for print. I also managed the newspaper’s website and social media, creating visuals that helped extend its reach online.
Tools + Details: Adobe InDesign, InSite proofing, weekly publication prep and final approval, editorial meetings, client ad design, social media graphics, and management for website redesign.