From 2018 to 2022, I was the Art Director at Institutional Investor Magazine, curating a multimedia roster of illustrators, photographers, and animators to produce artwork for 150+ features. Collaborating with editors and journalists, we transformed the brand from a legacy print publication into a digital-only platform that balanced seriousness with whimsy. My art direction has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration, particularly through commissioned works by Hokyoung Kim and Yohey Horishita.
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I was brought on as the Art Director and Animator for Pop-Up Magazine’s Fall 2021 edition, collaborating closely with writer Jon Mooallem, a seasoned journalist from The New York Times Magazine. His piece, “So I Built A Fence,” was a heartfelt yet humorous reflection on his personal journey to build a wooden fence around his home in Seattle, WA. To visually match the tone of Jon’s story, I selected illustrator Maddy Price for her ability to blend whimsy with emotional depth.
In addition to directing the illustration process, I was responsible for animating all of Maddy’s assets. With a runtime of nearly nine minutes, I structured the visuals into a cohesive video, perfectly timed to sync with the live on-stage orchestra. My goal was to ensure that every illustrated moment reinforced the storytelling, creating a seamless and immersive experience for the audience. The final animated file was prepped for the production team, ready to cue during the live performance.
In addition to directing the illustration process, I was responsible for animating all of Maddy’s assets. With a runtime of nearly nine minutes, I structured the visuals into a cohesive video, perfectly timed to sync with the live on-stage orchestra. My goal was to ensure that every illustrated moment reinforced the storytelling, creating a seamless and immersive experience for the audience. The final animated file was prepped for the production team, ready to cue during the live performance.
