Roundabout — Editorial design & web/social

Role
Design Editor. Led layout system, art direction, and press prep with original photography and retouching.

Description
Problem. Sections felt visually inconsistent and tight press deadlines created last-minute churn.

Steps
Set a magazine-wide grid, type scale, color, and reusable templates. Partnered with editors on hierarchy, shot and retouched images to match the direction, and built a color-managed prepress workflow with a preflight checklist.

Solution
Cohesive issues with clean hierarchy and reliable press color.

Impact
Fewer late changes, smoother production, and a clearer voice across feature and department pages.