Project Overview

As Creative Director for Torah Sisters Magazine, Issue 15 (November/December 2023), I led the visual direction and editorial design of a multi-page publication focused on faith-centered living, daily rhythms, and values-driven lifestyle content for women who love Yeshua.

This issue blends spiritual encouragement with practical guidance, covering topics such as Sabbath traditions, family life, home organization, and building meaningful relationships. The publication was designed to support both personal growth and everyday application, helping readers integrate their beliefs into daily life.

My Role

Creative Direction & Graphic Design

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

Design Approach

This issue focused on creating a structured and approachable reading experience that supports both inspiration and practical application. The goal was to organize a wide range of content into a clear and cohesive format while maintaining a warm and relatable tone.

Key design considerations included:

• Creating structured layouts to support clarity and ease of reading
• Designing flexible systems for multiple content types, including articles, recipes, and practical guides
• Enhancing readability through typography, spacing, and consistent layout patterns
• Supporting content focused on daily routines, relationships, and spiritual growth
• Organizing content to guide readers from inspiration to real-life application

Key Strengths Demonstrated

This project highlights a range of foundational capabilities, including:

• Creative Direction for content-driven publications
• Editorial design and layout development
• 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 content integration
• Print design and production-ready layouts

Results & Value

The final publication delivers a structured, engaging, and approachable reader experience that supports both reflection and practical application. By organizing diverse content into a cohesive format, the magazine becomes easy to navigate, relatable, and effective in helping readers apply values-based living to their everyday routines.

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 develop content-driven design solutions that connect values, structure, 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 content into clear, engaging, and structured experiences that support both understanding and real-world application.

In this Issue

Recipes and Posters

P 08 Poster: Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth
P 22 Recipe: Fresh Basil Pesto
P 23 Recipe: Baked Gnocchi with Turkey Sausage and Baby Power Greens
P 24 Recipe: One Pot Turkey Tetrazzini with Mushrooms, Peas, and Sage Cream Sauce
P 25 Recipe: Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Sauce
P 26 Recipe: Browned Butter, Pumpkin, and Bacon Linguine
P 27 Recipe: Caprese Bowtie Pasta Salad
P 28 Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
P 29 Recipe: Lemony Spinach Orzo with Feta Topped Chicken
P 42 DIY Torah Portion Chalkboard
P 44 Poster: …when you do what is good and right

Articles

P 06 Ask the Torah Sisters
P 10 Seasons of Our Lives
P 12 Living with the Seasons, Slowing Down
P 14 Ways to Ruin Shabbat
P 17 50 Ways to Love Your Neighbor
P 20 Love Wins Over Offense During This Season
P 30 Writing an Heirloom Cookbook
P 32 15 Tips to Manage Shabbat Dishes
P 36 Ten Things to Teach Our Children
P 45 How to Keep Your Home Clean Throughout the Week
P 48 Everything I Need for Life

Featured on Cover

Pasta Galore!
Ways to Ruin Shabbat
50 Ways to Love Your Neighbor
DIY Torah Portion Chalkboard

Contributors

Lea DiNonno | OURLITTLEHOUSEONTHEMOUNTAIN.COM
Maranda Miller | RAVENSVOICEMINISTRIES.WEEBLY.COM
Taylor Richards | LANDOFHONEYBLOG.BLOGSPOT.COM
Victoria Reid | WITHLOVEFROMVICTORIA.COM
Anne Elliott | HOMESCHOOLINGTORAH.COM
Raquel Hiller | WOMENLIVINGTORAH.COM
Sarah Coller | TORAHLEDWOMEN.COM
Hannah Vogel | HISFIREFLES.COM
Rachel Henderson
Janice Davis

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