Working with Cosmopolitan magazine was an exciting opportunity to bring editorial content to life through dynamic page designs, meticulous image editing, and creative art direction. I designed visually striking layouts that balanced bold aesthetics with clear readability, ensuring each spread captured the attention of readers while enhancing the content’s narrative. In addition to layout design, I contributed to art direction on photoshoots, collaborating with photographers and stylists to achieve cohesive, on-brand visuals. I also designed and sourced props that added depth and personality to the imagery, creating memorable and impactful shots.

Back in the days before AI, we had to manually edit photos together to get the desired effect, for example in the one shown below where the phone screen, phone, hands, background, and lovely nail varnish shade and shape were all stitched together by yours truly and some Photoshop magic.

This multifaceted project demonstrated my ability to blend design, photography, and storytelling, resulting in polished, engaging magazine pages that resonated with Cosmopolitan’s audience.