Graphic Design / Thread Magazine


I served as design co-director for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 issues, and then took on chief responsibility for beginning-to-end layout production for Fall 2025.

“LEATHER”
Fall 2025, Museum of Matters

Coordinated and directed two photoshoots involving 25 team members, 6 models, and 2 shoot locations. Produced 10 full spreads for the “Leather” chapter and edited/finalized layout for the entire issue. Also shown are inner covers, staff credits, and contents pages created by me. Full issue available here.


“THE WATCHERS”
Spring 2025, The Ways of Seeing

Coordinated and directed two photoshoots involving 25 team members, 7 models, and 3 shoot locations. Produced 7 full spreads for the “The Watchers” chapter and edited/finalized layout for the entire issue. Also shown are inner covers, staff credits, and contents pages created by me. Full issue available here.

“FAIR PLAY”
Fall 2024,  Day in the Life


Layout design done for Thread Magazine at Cornell University as design director.






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