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AAA Crossroads Magazine

AAA Crossroads is a bi-monthly travel magazine with a circulation of approximately 400,000, distributed to AAA members throughout Indiana.
Client: AAA Hoosier Motor Club
My Role: Art Direction, Design




Handy Lifts

In 2023, I collaborated with BingBang to design print collateral for Handy Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in motorcycle, ATV, and UTV lifts, as well as shop equipment and accessories.
Client: Handy Industries
Team: Grace Mohr, Mark Neyens
My Role: Design






Sacramento Observer

For the past two years, I’ve served as the lead designer for The Observer, a historic Black-owned news publication in California. My work centers on editorial design, with a strong emphasis on narrative structure and visual storytelling that honors the publication’s legacy and community impact.
Client: Sacramento Observer
Team: Larry Lee, Angelica Obioha, Dominic Fisher, Michael Grant
My Role: Design, Editorial Design, Branding, Illustration






Packers’ Preseason Programs 

In 2022 I had the opportunity to partner with the Packers and the Green Bay Press-Gazette to produce the programs for the Packers’ three preseason games.
Client: Green Bay Packers 
Team: Joel Torres, Brianna Fredericks
My Role: Editorial Layout and Design






Houston Defender 

For over three years I was an editorial designer for the award-winning Houston-based Black weekly newspaper.
Client: Houston Defender 
Team: Joel Torres, Brianna Fredericks
My Role: Editorial Layout and Design, Infographics, Print and Digital Ads