DESIGN

How things look matters just as much as what they say.

I’ve gotten really interested in how design shapes the way people experience a story. Whether it’s a layout, a graphic or a full page, I’m always thinking about how everything works together and what actually makes someone stop and pay attention.

EDITORIAL WORK

Magazine, newspaper and layout design.

This work focuses on how a page comes together and how design choices shape the way someone reads and understands it. Programs used: Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Magazine cover designed by Edvige Spizzirri — Magazine design

Newspaper front page designed by Edvige Spizzirri — Newspaper layout

First page of photo spread designed by Edvige Spizzirri — Photo spread

PROJECT GRAPHICS

Graphics for reported storytelling.

For my long-term multimedia project on homelessness, I created five graphics to break down housing barriers, local resources and shelter availability in a way that’s easier to understand. Programs used: Adobe Illustrator.

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Graphic showing barriers to housing including high rent, limited housing, credit checks, security deposits, background checks, long waitlists and the 3x rent rule — Barriers to housing

Checklist graphic showing common requirements for housing programs including documents, financial requirements and application process steps — Housing requirements checklist

Vertical infographic showing six steps to getting housing help in Lansing — Steps to getting help

Lansing resource map showing housing shelters, food resources, and health and support resources — Lansing resource map

Michigan county map showing homeless shelter availability by county using color-coded data ranges — Michigan shelter availability map

INFORMATION DESIGN

Infographics and visual explainers.

I use maps, graphics and data visuals to make complex information easier to read and understand. Programs used: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Michigan State University campus map showing mental reset locations across campus — MSU mental reset map

Infographic about uneven mental-health care access in the United States — Mental-health access infographic

LEGO revenue chart tracking LEGO's revenue growth from 2003 to 2023 — LEGO revenue chart

Bar chart showing top five NFL quarterbacks by passing yardage in 2024 — NFL passing leaders chart

WEB DESIGN

This portfolio is part of the work, too.

I designed and coded this site myself using HTML and CSS, focusing on making it feel personal, organized and visually consistent. Program used: Adobe Dreamweaver.