Detroit Magazine

OVERVIEW

A collaborative editorial design project combining two published articles: "Detroit Arcadia" by Rebecca Solnit and "It's Buzzing Here" by Stephen Starr, into a cohesive magazine spread inspired by MOLD Magazine's bold, nature-forward aesthetic.

YEAR

2025

ROLE

Editorial Designer & Art Director: responsible for layout system development, typographic decisions, colour palette direction, and photography curation, in collaboration with partner Freya.

SERVICES

Editorial Layout, Collaborative Design, Visual Storytelling

About the project

Structured as a visual timeline, the spreads use shifting colour palettes, patterns, and typography to reflect Detroit's historical arc of decay and revival. Photography was sourced to match the emotional tone of each section, creating a layout system that carries readers through time rather than presenting static pages.

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Detroit Magazine

OVERVIEW

A collaborative editorial design project combining two published articles: "Detroit Arcadia" by Rebecca Solnit and "It's Buzzing Here" by Stephen Starr, into a cohesive magazine spread inspired by MOLD Magazine's bold, nature-forward aesthetic.

YEAR

2025

ROLE

Editorial Designer & Art Director: responsible for layout system development, typographic decisions, colour palette direction, and photography curation, in collaboration with partner Freya.

SERVICES

Editorial Layout, Collaborative Design, Visual Storytelling

About the project

Structured as a visual timeline, the spreads use shifting colour palettes, patterns, and typography to reflect Detroit's historical arc of decay and revival. Photography was sourced to match the emotional tone of each section, creating a layout system that carries readers through time rather than presenting static pages.

Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!

Detroit Magazine

OVERVIEW

A collaborative editorial design project combining two published articles: "Detroit Arcadia" by Rebecca Solnit and "It's Buzzing Here" by Stephen Starr, into a cohesive magazine spread inspired by MOLD Magazine's bold, nature-forward aesthetic.

YEAR

2025

ROLE

Editorial Designer & Art Director: responsible for layout system development, typographic decisions, colour palette direction, and photography curation, in collaboration with partner Freya.

SERVICES

Editorial Layout, Collaborative Design, Visual Storytelling

About the project

Structured as a visual timeline, the spreads use shifting colour palettes, patterns, and typography to reflect Detroit's historical arc of decay and revival. Photography was sourced to match the emotional tone of each section, creating a layout system that carries readers through time rather than presenting static pages.

Smooth Scroll
This will hide itself!