Art direction
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Why do dead leaves stay on trees during winter?
Art direction, design and development. Photography by Marvin Joseph.
* I pitched the concept, knit tiny scarves and collected leaves/branches from around D.C. to use in the photo illustrations that I art directed in a studio setting.
Published: 2026
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Essay: I’m a disaster reporter. But I was not prepared to watch my city burn.
Art direction, design and development. Illustrations by Matt Huynh.
Published: 2025
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Plastic Peril
Art direction, design and development. Illustrations by Timo Lenzen.
The series exposed the chemicals that lurk in everyday plastics and how they affect human health.
Published: 2025
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All stories in the series:
1. Pregnancy health risks
2. Regulatory failures timeline
3. Food exposures
The fourth story on chemical alternatives and illustration (bottom right) was unpublished.
Awards
SND47 Best of News Design (2026): Line of coverage, Award of Excellence
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A year in the life of a leaf
Art direction, design and development.
Illustrations by Rosalie Haizlett.
Published: 2024
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Awards
SND46 Best of News Design (2025): Print Page Design, Award of Excellence
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Why does my latte cost so much?
Art direction, design and development. Illustrations by Giulia Bernardelli.
Published: 2023
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Awards
SND45 Best of News Design (2024): Print cover design (business, art direction): Award of Excellence
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Econ 101
Art direction, design and development.
Illustrations by Studio Mals, Anna Hrachovec, Andre Rucker, Peter Crowther and Annie Wong.
The series examined some of the most prominent economic themes of the year, explaining their origins and impact in 2022.
Published: 2022
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All stories in the series:
1. Inflation explained
2. Why gas prices are so high
3. What causes a recession
4. Why rent is rising
5. What food is more expensive
Awards
SND44 Best of News Design (2023): Commissioned illustration, Award of Excellence
Rising rent and Pump shock were entered as part of my portfolio that received silver medal and a nomination for World’s Best Designer (SND44).
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Hong Kong prisons work to compel loyalty to China among young activists
Art direction, design and development.
Illustrations by James Lee Chiahan.
Published: 2023
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Awards
SND45 Best of News Design (2024): Commissioned illustration, Award of Excellence
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