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Welcome to my professional portfolio, which presents a selection of projects that reflect my experience across a variety of publishing departments. Each featured project includes a detailed overview, with links to both the complete work and additional samples. This portfolio is intended for prospective employers seeking a versatile publishing professional, as well as freelance clients interested in design services. While the work featured here demonstrates a broad range of capabilities, my primary strengths lie in production and project management.
Ebook Production: Stars Align
Project Overview:
Stars Align is a fully functioning, interactive reflowable EPUB that spans 100,000 words. This project was created using Adobe InDesign and written with the help of AI. The ebook exemplifies my ability to manage complex digital publishing projects, blending traditional design techniques with innovative tools to achieve a high-quality result.
My Role:
I was responsible for the entire production process of this ebook, including:
Designing and formatting the interactive layout in InDesign.
Ensuring proper reflowable functionality for seamless reading across various devices.
Collaborating with AI to generate the written content and cover, which required careful input, refinement, and structuring to meet the project’s goals.
Key Takeaways:
This project provided valuable insights into creating functional and aesthetically pleasing eBooks. It also offered an opportunity to explore the intersection of developing technology and digital publishing, showcasing my ability to innovate and adapt to emerging tools in the publishing field. The experience strengthened my technical expertise and problem-solving skills, especially in handling the challenges of large-scale, interactive content.
Outcome:
The final product is a polished and engaging ebook that demonstrates my technical proficiency in InDesign, my adaptability to work with AI-generated content, and my commitment to producing quality digital publications. Stars Align stands as a testament to my capabilities in digital publishing and my enthusiasm for exploring the future of storytelling.
"The universe, it turns out, has a pretty good sense of harmony after all."
Magazine Design: FastFem
Project Overview:
Fast Fem is a 72-page magazine I created as part of my Magazine Design and Production course. The project was an opportunity to take an idea from concept to completion, showcasing my ability to manage the creative process from start to finish.
My Role:
While I did not take the photographs, write the text, or design the advertorial content, everything else—developing the concept, designing the layout, and producing the final printed magazine—was my responsibility.
Key Takeaways:
This project allowed me to combine two of my greatest passions: storytelling through design and my love for motorsports. It was a fantastic learning experience that strengthened my skills in layout design, typography, and project management while pushing my creativity to new heights.
Outcome:
The final printed magazine is a polished, professional piece that reflects my ability to turn a vision into a tangible product. It also highlights my capacity to blend passion with purpose, resulting in work that is both meaningful and visually compelling.
Managing Editorial: Always Winter
Cover of Always Winter
Author Meeting & Contract Signing
Promotional Content with EIV News
Book Launch
Project Overview:
Always Winter is an 80-page book published by Wilde Press, under the organization Undergraduate Students for Publishing (PubClub), where I served as President and Publisher. This project represented a large-scale publishing endeavor and was an opportunity to oversee every aspect of the publishing process, from acquisition to launch, while leading a team of over 150 members.
My Role:
As President and Publisher, I managed the following key areas:
Planning and Logistics: Created the project calendar and coordinated timelines to ensure smooth progress from concept to completion.
Contracts and Acquisitions: Negotiated and signed contracts with the author, facilitating a seamless acquisition process.
Education and Team Management: Organized events and workshops to teach the team about various aspects of publishing, fostering growth and collaboration.
Editorial and Production Oversight: Directed the editorial and design/production teams to create a polished and cohesive book.
Marketing Strategy: Worked with marketing strategists to design and implement marketing campaigns that increased visibility and excitement around the launch.
Event Coordination: Hosted the book’s launch event, achieving a record 20% increase in attendance.
Key Takeaways:
This project was a comprehensive learning experience that allowed me to apply my leadership, project management, and publishing skills in a real-world setting. From managing large teams to balancing creative and logistical challenges, this project solidified my ability to execute complex projects with precision and care.
Outcome:
The launch event was the most successful in PubClub’s history, selling out all 120 print copies of Always Winter. The success of this project demonstrates my ability to lead and innovate within the publishing industry, resulting in a meaningful and impactful final product.
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