Illustration Nation
Design Category: Illustration and Poster Design
This page highlights a collection of illustrative poster designs that explore both creative expression and functional communication. The work ranges from posters created purely for aesthetic exploration to pieces designed to promote events, where illustration is paired with intentional typography and structured layouts. Across each design, there is a focus on how visual elements and type interact to create cohesive, engaging compositions that effectively capture attention and convey a message.
Boundless: Basquiat Brochure
Boundless is a gallery handout designed to introduce visitors to the energy and depth of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work. Created for a self-curated exhibition, it features selected pieces, artist history, and interpretive text.
The brochure reflects Basquiat’s fusion of street art, expressionism, and social commentary through:
A high-contrast palette
Clean sans serif typefaces
Organic layouts that echo the boundless style
Playful front and back covers draw attention while keeping focus on the art, resulting in a bold, museum-ready piece that honors his distinctive voice.
Signet: 2025 Edition
A cohesive magazine design showcasing student art and writing at Queens University of Charlotte. With over 100 pages, typeface and layout consistency was key for success.
Featuring an asymmetrical cover incorporating student submissions and clean, unified layouts, my cover designs were selected by the Design and English departments for the official 2025 printed edition.
Layout Elements:
Sans Serif typeface for credits, TOC, and section headers
Serif typeface for student work: emphasizes the content
Genre Dividers: cover artwork featured in new format