ECHO Magazine 2022
ECHO is an award-winning print magazine produced by Columbia students in journalism, graphic design, and photography. Released each spring semester as part of the College Magazine Workshop capstone class, we build the magazine from the ground up, selecting themes and crafting a cohesive design style.
In the recent 2022 issue, we explored themes of Life, examining beginnings and endings; Home, reflecting on community and belonging; and Body, addressing the power of and threats to our physical selves. As a graphic designer, my role involved creating layouts that complemented the stories provided by our journalists, utilizing photographs from our class photographer and illustrations from our illustrators. Effective communication and constructive feedback were crucial in achieving our goal of producing an award-winning publication.
This story was visually driven, requiring careful text adjustments to ensure a seamless flow with the images. I focused on eliminating widows and orphans for a polished layout. The journalist aimed to highlight the picture on the right page, so we collaborated with an illustrator to create drawings that mirrored the charms in the photo, enhancing the overall visual narrative.
The first article tackled a technical question, so we opted for a simple, relatable design by presenting the text as a smartphone text message. In contrast, the second article embraced a more spiritual theme, infusing the images with a euphoric look and feel. Stacking the images on the left allowed us to create a layout that complement the flow of the body copy effectively.
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Echo Magazine 2022.