Project Overview
As Creative Director and Graphic Designer for Torah Sisters Magazine, Issue 27 (Winter 2025), I led the visual direction and editorial design of a multi-page publication created for a faith-based audience of women who love Yeshua. This project involved transforming a wide range of contributor content into a cohesive, engaging, and easy-to-navigate publication that balances inspiration, education, and practical lifestyle content.
This issue was designed not just as a collection of articles, but as a structured reader experience—guiding the audience through seasonal themes, spiritual encouragement, homemaking insights, recipes, and community-driven content in a way that feels both intentional and approachable.
My Role
Creative Director & Graphic Designer
- Directed the overall visual identity and layout system for the publication
- Organized and structured multi-author content into a clear editorial flow
- Designed all page layouts including feature articles, recipes, calendars, and promotional pages
- Maintained brand consistency across all sections of the magazine
- Developed typography systems and visual hierarchy for readability and engagement
- Prepared files for print-ready production
Design Approach
This publication required a balance between visual storytelling and functional content organization. Each section was intentionally designed to support clarity, flow, and reader engagement while maintaining a warm and inviting tone aligned with the audience.
Key design considerations included:
- Creating a clear information hierarchy to guide readers through long-form content
- Designing consistent layout systems across multiple content types
- Supporting readability through typography, spacing, and structure
- Blending editorial storytelling with practical usability (recipes, calendars, resources)
- Ensuring visual consistency across all pages while allowing flexibility for different content formats
Key Strengths Demonstrated
This project reflects a broader range of capabilities beyond magazine design, including:
- Creative Direction for multi-page publications
- Editorial Design and layout systems
- Content organization and information hierarchy
- Visual storytelling and brand consistency
- Reader experience and UX-informed design thinking
- Multi-contributor content integration
- Print design and production-ready layouts
- Marketing and promotional content design
Results & Value
The final publication delivers a cohesive and engaging reader experience that supports both the brand’s mission and the audience’s needs. By organizing complex content into a structured and visually consistent format, the magazine becomes easier to navigate, more enjoyable to read, and more effective in communicating its message.
This type of design approach helps organizations present their content with clarity, professionalism, and purpose—whether in print or digital formats.
Future Application of This Work
While this project is rooted in editorial publication design, the same principles apply to a wide range of modern design needs, including:
- Brand and marketing campaigns
- Website and UX content design
- Content-driven platforms and digital experiences
- Educational and informational materials
- Multi-channel marketing assets
This work demonstrates my ability to lead content-driven design projects from concept to completion, making it directly applicable to businesses looking for strategic, organized, and audience-focused design solutions.
About this Issue
Publisher & Editor
Amy Kay Hickerson | TorahSisters.com
Creative Director & Graphic Designer
Crystal Calhoun | Made to be Unique
Contributors
Taylor Richards | LandofHoneyblog.blogspot.com
Victoria Reid | WithLoveFromVictoria.com
Hannah Vogel | youranointedhome.com
Anne Elliott | HomeschoolingTorah.com
Leslie Morris | withlesliemorris.com
Steph LaBarre | thewaycreativeshop.com
Jordon Boaz
Kari Horony
Recipes and Posters
P12 Recipe: Egg Casserole
P21 Recipe: Simple Sandwich Bread
P25 Poster: Share with the Lord’s people Ro 12:13
P26 Poster: They broke bread in their homes. Acts 2:46
P27 November Moon Calendar
P28 December Moon Calendar
P29 Torah Portions November & December
P30 Recipe: Harvest Grain and Nut Waffles
P32 Recipe: Chicken Gnocchi Soup
P34 Recipe: Date Bars
P36 Recipe: Protein-Packed Breakfast Smoothie
Articles & Activities
P06 Exercising My Joy
P10 Sacred Hospitality
P14 Finding Fellowship In Disaster
P18 The Bread of Life (with )
P22 Ask the TS Making hospitality easier?
P39 DIY Whipped Body Butter
P40 Winter Sabbath Rhythms
P44 How I Shop Every Two Weeks to Save Money
P48 Defending Torah Is Romans 14:5 About Fasting or
P51 Surrendering Our Phone Time
Featured on Cover
Recipes (Healthy Homecooking Recipes?)
Simple Sandwich Bread
Harvest Grain and Nut Waffles
Breakfast Smoothie
Date Bars
Egg Casserole
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
The Bread of Life
Winter Sabbath Rhythms
Surrendering Our Phone Time
Save Money on Groceries
