Childhood
Cancer
— 2022
Created a hopeful, research-informed illustration and layout system to visually support a digital feature on childhood cancer for LSA Magazine.
CLIENT —
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
MY ROLE —
Illustration, Editorial Design, Art Direction
MORE INFO —
For the Fall 2022 issue of LSA Magazine, I illustrated and designed the layout for the feature story The Undergraduates Who Are Battling a Mysterious Childhood Cancer. Balancing the gravity of DIPG with a sense of hope, I developed a visual language that combined playful, hand-drawn elements with research-based imagery. The illustrations incorporated campus landmarks, lab scenes, and childhood games to reflect both the emotional weight and scientific rigor of the story. A bright color palette and textured details brought warmth and approachability to the narrative. As a digital-only piece, the design was optimized for clarity and impact across multiple screen sizes.
Each image was designed to help readers work their way through the story as they scrolled down the page. Generous space around the designs was created to allow for parallax features to be implemented on the website.
