Project Overview

As Creative Director for Torah Sisters Magazine, Issue 18 (May/June 2024), I led the strategic visual direction and editorial design of a multi-page publication focused on community, everyday living, and faith-centered lifestyle content for women who love Yeshua.

This issue blends spiritual encouragement with practical, real-life content, including celebration ideas, recipes, homemaking, and family-focused topics. The publication was designed to create a meaningful and approachable reader experience that supports both connection and everyday application.

My Role

Creative Direction & Graphic Design

• Led the overall visual direction and layout system for the publication
• Organized and structured multi-author content into a clear and engaging editorial flow
• Designed all page layouts including feature articles, recipes, lifestyle content, and resource sections
• Maintained brand consistency across all sections of the magazine
• Developed typography systems and visual hierarchy for readability and usability
• Prepared all files for print-ready production

Design Approach

This issue required a design approach that balanced warmth, relatability, and structure. The goal was to create a reading experience that feels accessible and engaging while still maintaining clarity and organization across a variety of content types.

Key design considerations included:

• Creating a clear information hierarchy to support both reading and quick-reference content
• Designing flexible layouts for a variety of content types, including articles, recipes, and lifestyle content
• Enhancing readability through typography, spacing, and consistent layout patterns
• Supporting content focused on community, family life, and everyday experiences
• Organizing content to guide readers from inspiration to practical application

Key Strengths Demonstrated

This project highlights a range of capabilities that extend beyond traditional magazine design, including:

• Creative Direction for content-driven publications
• Editorial design and layout systems
• Content organization and information hierarchy
• Content strategy for multi-section publications
• Visual storytelling and brand consistency
• Reader experience and UX-informed content design
• Multi-contributor and community-based content integration
• Print design and production-ready layouts

Results & Value

The final publication delivers a warm, engaging, and approachable reader experience that supports both inspiration and real-world application. By organizing diverse content into a cohesive format, the magazine becomes easy to navigate, relatable, and effective in helping readers apply ideas to their everyday lives.

This approach ensures that content is not only visually engaging, but strategically structured to improve clarity, usability, and audience connection across multiple content formats.

Future Application of This Work

This project demonstrates my ability to design content-driven experiences that support both connection and usability. These same principles apply to a wide range of modern design needs, including:

• Brand and marketing campaigns
• Website and UX content design
• Content strategy and digital platforms
• Educational and informational materials
• Audience-focused content systems

This work reflects my ability to transform complex content into clear, engaging, and meaningful experiences that support both connection and everyday use.

In this Issue

Activities, Recipes and Posters

P 08 Bug-Away Roller Blend Recipe
P 24 Recipe: Grilled Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad
P 25 Recipe: Herb Mustard Sirloin Steak
P 26 Recipe: Mozzarella Butterflied Chicken Breasts with Balsamic Glaze
P 27 Recipe: Strawberry Fennel Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
P 29 Recipe: Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Summer Veggies
P 30 Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
P 31 Recipe: Easy Individual Cinnamon Apple Tarts with Maple Whipped Cream
P 40 Poster: But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send…
P 48 Poster: Repent and be baptized every one of you…

Articles

P 06 Shavuot Celebration Ideas
P 10 The Parable of the Oregano
P 12 How Do I Garden with Littles?
P 16 Shavuot Scripture Reading List
P 17 How to Get Hebrew Friends for Your Children
P 20 Gathering Ideas for Family & Friends
P 32 Eating Clean on the Road
P 35 Ask the Torah Sisters: What is one thing your family does for Shavuot?
P 36 Six Things I Have Learned as a Special Needs Mom
P 42 7 Ways Shabbat Saves Us Money
P 45 Preserving New Life at Shavuot
P 46 Embracing the Blessing of Shabbat
P 49 How to Pray for Our World

Featured on Cover

Shavuot Celebration Ideas
How to Get Hebrew Friends for Your Children
Eating Clean on the Road
7 Ways Shabbat Saves Us Money

Contributors

Taylor Richards | LandofHoneyblog.blogspot.com
Tina Fallstead | TheWayofLifeNorthwest.org
Victoria Reid | WithLoveFromVictoria.com
Raquel Hiller | womenlivingtorah.com
Sarah Williams | debarimpublishing.com
Christine Miller | alittleperspective.com
Jeanora Elgin | BWHomesteaders.com
Jenna Campau | flourish365soap.etsy.com
Victoria Evanko | Instagram.com/her.willing.hands
Caitlyn McCord | etsy.com/shop/growinginyeshua