Arcadia

Arcadia is a 12-page student magazine that celebrates the act of slowing down and giving artists space to share their work. Inspired by the idea of uplifting others in an era of overwhelming digital noise, this magazine embodies a return to appreciation for time-intensive creative processes—whether through painting, analog photography, or music.

I developed Arcadia as a full editorial project, handling the design, writing, and curation. The visual identity combines a high-contrast sans serif for headings—trendy at the time—with a classic, readable serif for body text, balancing modernity with traditional print aesthetics. A two-column grid provides structure, while recurring elements like a hand-drawn line motif, consistent color treatment, and a strict baseline grid ensure cohesion across the pages.

The magazine features two artist profiles: one on a band, using an existing interview paired with my friend's photography, and another based on my own interview with a Spanish-speaking artist, which I translated and wrote in an editorial style. The most challenging aspect was finding ways to innovate within classic editorial design conventions, particularly in crafting paragraph styles that felt both fresh and timeless.