This editorial spread was developed as part of a university assignment focused on magazine design. The theme I chose was ocean pollution, aiming to combine impactful visuals with informative content. The final result is a two-page magazine layout including a digitally illustrated scene and an original article discussing the effects of plastic waste in marine ecosystems.

The Challenge

The challenge was to create a cohesive and engaging magazine layout that balanced strong visual storytelling with clear editorial structure. It required careful planning of space, typography, and alignment between illustration and text to deliver both clarity and impact in a double-page spread.

My Role & Contributions

I was responsible for the entire creative and editorial process:

• Concept development and research

• Article writing and data curation

• Digital illustration of the underwater scene

• Magazine layout and visual composition

Programs Used

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Project Theme: Ocean Pollution

Concept: A significant portion of products used by humans ends up in the ocean, leading to the death of countless marine animals that ingest waste or become entangled in it. My concept was to portray several people observing this pollution. The aquarium represents the ocean, filled with marine animals surrounded by trash. Dead coral reefs, fish skeletons, and more waste at the bottom illustrate the severe environmental damage.

Moodboard & Color Palette

Sketch

Final layout