LA Plus - Speculation
An award-winning interdisciplinary journal that explores landscape architecture's interdisciplinary potential
Timeline
Aug 2021 - May 2022
Role & Team
Editorial Graphic Designer working with Founding Creative Director, Editor in Chief, Art Director, & designers
Organization
An interdisciplinary journal founded in 2014 by Dr. Tatum L. Hands and Prof. Richard Weller and produced by the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Deisgn.
Responsibilities
At LA+ Journal, I translated complex theoretical concepts into compelling visuals, blending typography with hand-drawn elements to create distinctive article landing pages. I collaborated with the editorial team to design cohesive text-image layouts that amplified the messages of the written content.
Overview
As part of the design team for LA+ Journal’s Fall 2022 issue, SPECULATION, I contributed to the visual articulation of a complex and thought-provoking editorial vision. This issue brought together multidisciplinary perspectives to examine speculation as a world-shaping force—whether as ideology, method, or practice. My role involved shaping the visual identity of the issue through careful integration of image, typography, and layout, helping to translate abstract theoretical themes into accessible, resonant visual experiences. Through this work, I supported the journal’s mission of fostering deep critical reflection on contemporary and historical forms of design and inquiry.
