The goal for this project was to create my own issue of Psychology Today while adhering to its existing brand guidelines and editorial rules, resulting in a professional and seemless publication. I began by analyzing the magazine’s design system—typefaces, grid structure, and image style—and its target audience and tone. Using this knowledge, I designed a cover, table of contents, three articles, and an advertisement. This project taught me how to follow brand guidelines, analyze editorial frameworks, and translate design decisions into print. The final deliverable was a polished, printed 21 page issue of Psychology Today that reflected its design principles and editorial identity, while also reflecting my own originality as a designer.

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