Deterrence, Security and Global Issues: 2 Issues, 18 Articles—A Platform for Scholars, Practitioners, and Students
Client: Fletcher School at Tufts University
Project: Fletcher Security Review
Role: Graphic Design
Project Overview
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The Fletcher Security Review is a comprehensive print and online journal managed and edited by the students at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. Drawing on the school’s interdisciplinary academic approach, the journal engages scholars, practitioners, and analysts across a range of security issues, providing a forum through which to advance ideas and unique perspectives. Each edition is guided by the passions and perspectives of its student-led editorial staff.
Project Scope
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The Fletcher Security Review offers both a high-quality print edition and a dynamic online presence through a CMS-based website, ensuring its timely insights and analyses are accessible to readers around the world. Meticulous sourcing and proper attribution of images—particularly those related to sensitive or high-impact global events—were crucial in maintaining journalistic integrity and upholding publication standards.
Visual Identity
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My role centered on leading the full design process and managing the project workflow—implementing visual redesigns, setting project timelines, proofreading, preparing printer-ready files, and reviewing printer proofs.
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The layout features design elements to enhance readability and visual appeal. Each article opens with a custom-designed cover page reflecting its theme and tone. Interior pages were structured using a long-form layout, allowing content to flow naturally. Key impact statements were highlighted through strategically placed pull quotes, drawing attention to essential information and breaking up dense text for clarity and emphasis.
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Managing the journal’s photo selection process was equally crucial, involving sourcing high-quality images from Adobe Stock and WikiCommons, and ensuring proper attribution throughout.
Marketing Results
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Due to my leadership, the publication was delivered on time with a print run of 500 copies. My thorough review and error correction prior to printing helped avoid an additional round or printer proofs and reduced printer fees.
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I effectively educated editors on the importance of adherence to editing standards, proofreading priorities, respecting deadlines, and 4-color printing procedures.
JOURNAL PUBLICATION, WIX WEBSITE UPDATES, PRINT
