Publication Design

One of my favorite challenges continues to be layout and design of a great publication. Working with compelling content to develop layout and elegantly publish stories, history, commentary, images and occasionally frivolous fun is deeply satisfying. It brings together all the things I love about design and communication.

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Mountain Xpress – News Cover – Vincent’s Ear

This news story reported on the closing of a favorite local bar/nightclub, Vincent’s Ear. Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC.

Mountain Xpress – News Cover – Neighborhood Transitions

This news story reported on an historically African American neighborhood facing transition during major growth in Asheville, NC. Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC. .

Mountain Xpress – News Cover – Civil Rights History

This news story reported on a tribute to some of Asheville’s leaders of the civil rights movement. Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC.

Mountain Xpress – Holiday Cover

Cover of a Holiday issue of Asheville’s Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC.

Mountain Xpress – Fall Guide Cover

Cover for a Fall Guide supplement to Asheville’s Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC.

Mountain Xpress – Mountain Sports Fest Guide Cover

Cover for the Mountain Sports Fest Guide an event-based supplement to Asheville’s Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC.

Mountain Xpress – Women in Business Cover

Cover for Women in Business, an annual supplement to Asheville’s Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper covering news and local culture in WNC.

LEH-Cultural Vistas article – Xavier Gonzales

This is the opening spread of an article in Cultural Vistas featuring Xavier Gonzales, an artist whose murals grace the interior of a secondary airport near New Orleans. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas article – Battles of New Orleans

This is the opening spread from an article in Cultural Vistas about the War of 1812 and other battles in and around New Orleans. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas article – Battles of New Orleans

These are pages from an article in Cultural Vistas about the War of 1812 and other battles in and around New Orleans. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas article – Tabasco and the McIlhenny family

This is the opening spread of an article in Cultural Vistas about Tabasco peppers and the history of the McIlhenny family business in Avery Island, La. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas – Fiction

This is the opening in spread for a work of fiction in Cultural Vistas, a quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas – John Scott/NOMA exhibition

This is the opening spread for an article in Cultural Vistas about John Scott, an artist and native New Orleanian. This story was published at the time of a large retrospective of his work at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas – John Scott/NOMA exhibition

These are pages from an article in Cultural Vistas about John Scott, an artist and native New Orleanian. This story was published at the time of a large retrospective of his work at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas – All Saint’s Day

This is the opening spread for an article in Cultural Vistas about All Saints’ Day and how the tradition of honoring the deceased runs deep in Louisiana culture. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas – Monastery in St Tammany Parish

This is the opening spread for an article in Cultural Vistas about a monastery in St Tammany Parish. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.

LEH-Cultural Vistas – Monastery in St Tammany Parish

These are pages from an article in Cultural Vistas about a monastery in St Tammany Parish. Cultural Vistas is the quarterly publication of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.