me
Hi there. I'm Elissa, and this is
my website. A recent graduate from
the E.W. Scripps
School of Journalism
at Ohio University,
I specialize in work related to aesthetics
and communication.
Take a peek around.
I hope you like what
you see.
my website. A recent graduate from
the E.W. Scripps
School of Journalism
at Ohio University,
I specialize in work related to aesthetics
and communication.
Take a peek around.
I hope you like what
you see.
a Spread
Nuts for doughnuts
CREATED JANUARY 31, 2011
I had so much fun baking and decorating mini doughnuts that I wrote and designed two different magazine spreads about them. I also worked as the art director and stylist on the photo shoot.
a Cover
Dig it
CREATED OCTOBER 9, 2009
The goal of this project was to redesign a book jacket. My version puts a new spin on one of my favorite childhood books, Louis Sachar's award-winning "Holes."
a Cover
Philosophical conundrum
CREATED OCTOBER 11, 2010
The Ohio University Press and Swallow Press selected my prototype as the cover design for two new books by Michael Barber and Hwa Yol Jung. The design also will be used for future books in the collection titled "Series in Continental Thought."
a Feature
'Tis the season of change
CREATED OCTOBER 8, 2010
I researched, wrote and edited the story, styled the photograph and designed this section front, just in time for the holidays!
a Cover
Hoop dreams
CREATED FEBRUARY 23, 2011
The objective for this project was to design a special section cover about the NCAA tournament for The Columbus Dispatch.
an Infographic
Kitty has
35 lives
35 lives
CREATED NOVEMBER 10, 2009
I celebrated my (second) favorite cat's 35th b-day with this two-page infographic designed in the style of the very cool Wired magazine. I wrote and edited the text, illustrated the graphics and designed the pages.
a Spread
Bracelet buds
CREATED JANUARY 31, 2011
I was happy to get the chance to collaborate with my talented commercial photography friend Conor Lamb on this magazine spread. The handmade, silk-cord bracelets were inspired by the work of Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This.
an Infographic
A whole lot
of love
of love
CREATED NOVEMBER 8, 2009
32 - that's how many times the Beatles sing the word "love" in "All you need is love." Yes, I counted (and
re-counted).
re-counted).
a Spread
F is for fashion
CREATED MARCH 11, 2011
For this cover and multi-page magazine package, I imagined a fashion-week keepsake showcasing the best looks from New York, London, Madrid and Paris. The last spread would continue the chronology of the best looks from each show.
a Feature
Team Tebow
CREATED OCTOBER 19, 2010
Oh, Tim Tebow! I love sports almost as much as I love fashion. I used this sports section front as a chance to profile the Mile-High Messiah.
