Case Study · Design · 2025
Designer Tribute Zine + Poster
This zine was created for a project researching a contemporary artist and designing a publication inspired by their style. I chose Jonathan Castro because I was drawn to his vibrant colors, chaotic compositions, and the way he draws inspiration from his Latin culture—something I deeply connect with as well.
Brief
Project Brief
This project begins with a compact design brief that frames the audience, the visual problem, and the mood the final system should carry.
This zine was created for a project researching a contemporary artist and designing a publication inspired by their style. I chose Jonathan Castro because I was drawn to his vibrant colors, chaotic compositions, and the way he draws inspiration from his Latin culture—something I deeply connect with as well.
Research
Research
Research gathers references, tone, and context, translating outside cues into a clearer visual direction for the project.
Sketches
Sketches and Early Iterations
Early iterations trace the movement from rough marks to more deliberate structure, revealing what to keep and what to refine.
Concept
Concept Development
Concept development pulls the strongest signals together into a single direction with a more resolved mood and composition.
Details
Details and Application
Details and application place the system into its final setting, where scale, texture, and presentation give the work its finish.
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