Design
Journalism is more than the words — it’s about how those words are presented. A strong design can draw readers in, clarify complex information, and shape the way a story is understood. Whether in print, online, or on social media, I have worked to ensure that Theogony’s design is intentional, impactful, and accessible.
My friend Yahney was one of several people to teach me how to use InDesign.
In Print
Before this year, I had never used InDesign, the industry-standard software for print layout. But I quickly learned how to navigate it and went beyond just designing my own pages — I led the creative vision for others as well. While I didn’t personally build every spread, I shaped their direction, guiding my staff on layout, composition, and how to balance visuals with text.
I helped make this design and played a major role in structuring the vision, ensuring that the photos, headlines, and text worked together to create a dynamic layout.
This was a challenge in balancing visuals with text. While I wasn’t heavily involved in the hands-on design, I guided the process and provided direction on layout and placement.​
This design needed to be bold, clean, and eye-catching. I worked to ensure the typography, images, and spacing complemented the story without overwhelming it.
This was a professional-level print feature, where I was able to blend at-a-glance visuals with compelling reporting, making the information accessible to a wider audience.
This was one of the trickiest designs I worked on. Since we needed to include every candidate’s profile, there was no way to avoid heavy text. The challenge was making sure the layout didn’t feel cluttered while keeping it fair to all candidates, and to accomplish that, we added a visual column containing each candidates' pitches to high schoolers.
Online
Unlike print, online design requires constant evolution. I didn’t just contribute graphics — I helped redesign our entire website.
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Before: The site was plain and linear — a carousel of featured stories at the top, followed by a never-ending list of articles.
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After: I transformed it into a visually dynamic, organized news hub that is easier to navigate and more engaging for readers.
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Categorized sections for News, Opinion, Sports, Features Satire, and more.
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A digital print edition section, allowing readers to experience Theogony in its full format.
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A donation and trending stories section, giving more visibility to impactful reporting.
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A redesigned logo, tying back to Theogony’s Greek origins while giving it a modern identity.
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A new “Submit a Tip” section, creating an accessible way for readers to contribute to our reporting.
Beyond restructuring the site, I’ve also designed key digital-first graphics and features.
I made this design to be instantly shareable, summarizing where each candidate stood on major issues in a quick, digestible format.
These graphics played a key role in explaining complex financial issues in a way that was clear, engaging, and visually appealing.
This was one of the most visually appealing projects we’ve published, featuring a half-photo and profile for each city council candidate, a seamless flow of content, and a digital-first layout that prioritized readability.
I’ve ensured that our website integrates immersive photos, making readers feel like they’re in the story.
Social Media
Social media moves fast. The challenge isn’t just designing graphics that look good — it’s designing them to grab attention in seconds. I created posting guidelines and helped design a consistent Instagram template, ensuring that every Theogony post follows a strong, recognizable brand.
Some of my featured designs include...
On the fly, my school district announced it was canceling in-person school for safety reasons, and this post was how students found out. And it features my Canvas dashboard!
One of my strongest uses of contrast. I overlaid a powerful quote from a district official over a background image of a massive crowd, visually reinforcing the disconnect between policy and reality.
Sometimes, I've learned, less is more. Limited text and graphic design allowed this post to spread across Instagram like wildfire.
Other times, more is more. The background contains five images layered over each other, creating an overwhelming feeling, which is exactly what we were trying to convey.
To inform students of our mayor's positions, I helped make this graphic, which contains a digestible list of the most important city policies.