Art direction and illustration

The Washington Post

01

Why do dead leaves stay on trees during winter?

Art direction, design and development.

* 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

02

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

03

A year in the life of a leaf

Art direction, design and development. 
Illustrations by Rosalie Haizlett.

Published: 2024

04

Why does my latte cost so much?

Art direction, design and development. Illustrations by Giulia Bernardelli.

Published: 2023

Awards
SND45 Best of News Design (2024): Print cover design (business, art direction): Award of Excellence

05

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

All stories in the series:

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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