HKS Magazine
Marketing
Publication
Brand Identity
Over the years, I’ve provided editorial design and art direction for HKS Magazine, spanning both print and digital platforms, while partnering with editors and writers to shape feature packages, alumni profiles, research explainers, and Q&As. My work spans cover and feature concepts, section templates, typography and grid systems, photo editing and commissioning, and illustration briefs, with an emphasis on clear hierarchy, accessible color contrast, and strong visual narratives.
Recognition: CASE District I Silver Award (2021)
Cover + Features Stories
Concept, art direction, and templates for marquee stories—commissioned photography/illustration, strong typographic hierarchy, and clear visual narratives that carry from cover to feature package.
Spring 2024 Issue, Cover + Feature "Powering the Energy Transition"
Winter 2022 Issue, Feature "Smarter Cities"
Faculty + Center Spotlight
Profile layouts that foreground people and impact—portrait-driven design, concise sidebars, and pull quotes that translate research and programs into accessible, skimmable stories.
Winter 2023 Issue, "A Powerful Lever" with Robert Stavins
Summer 2023 Issue, "Unlocking Potential" with Asim Ijaz Khwaja
Footprint / Ideas
Data-friendly formats for impact and analysis—charts, explainer modules, and callouts that turn complex findings into quick, credible takeaways.
Classnotes
To modernize Class Notes, I designed a clean, scannable system for alumni updates—featuring modular layouts, photo grids, and clear labeling—so that long lists are easy to browse across print and web.
Summer 2018, redesigned Classnotes
Social Media
Earlier issues had limited social media presence and no clear strategy for reaching broader audiences. We developed a plan to adapt magazine stories for digital use—creating both full-story animations and platform-specific assets, such as quote cards, carousels, and short videos, supported by reusable templates and a content calendar. This approach boosted engagement and drove consistent traffic back to feature stories.
View sample Instagram Highlights on Spring '24 Issue
Year
2018-2024
Role
Senior Designer
Organization
Harvard Kennedy School (HKS)
Office of Communication and Public Affairs
Team
Janet Friskey, Director of Design; Lydia Rosenberg, Senior Designer; Nora Delaney, Senior Director of Communications; Robert O'Niel, Senior Writer; Ralph Ranalli, Senior Writer (OCPA)
Selected Works
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