Popping Bubbles: Breaking Barriers spread
How to Reign with the Kings page 1
How to Reign with the Kings spread
The Beauty Mark Hair Oil full page AD
Feel Seen Spread
Stop, Breathe, Relax spread
Editorial Approach
This project was developed as a prototype for a future editorial publication centered on visibility, access, and cultural nuance. Story concepts were shaped through research into brands, creatives, and organizations actively expanding representation for Black women across industries.
The spreads on display reflect a range of editorial formats—interview-driven profiles spotlighting trailblazing women creating access from within their fields, reflective short-form essays addressing mental health and emotional care, and cultural commentary examining the stereotypes Black women navigate daily. Select pages also explore branded editorial concepts, demonstrating how storytelling and design can coexist with purpose-led advertising.
Across all content, design decisions were guided by the subjects themselves. Typography, pacing, and visual hierarchy were intentionally crafted to mirror strength, softness, tension, and resilience—allowing each story to feel lived-in rather than imposed. The goal was not to over-explain, but to create space where readers—and the women represented—could feel seen.
