Project Overview
As Creative Director for Torah Sisters Magazine, Issue 29 (March/April 2026), I led the visual direction, editorial design, and content structuring of a multi-page publication focused on faith-based living, Spring Feasts, and practical everyday application for women who love Yeshua.
This issue reflects a more advanced stage of content development, combining structured teaching, lifestyle content, recipes, and guided experiences into a cohesive and engaging reader journey. The publication is designed not only to inform, but to actively support participation, implementation, and community connection.
My Role
Creative Direction, Editorial Design & Content Structuring
- Directed the overall visual and editorial strategy for the publication
- Structured complex, multi-author content into a clear and cohesive system
- Designed layouts for teaching content, lifestyle articles, recipes, and guided resources
- Maintained strong brand consistency across all sections
- Refined typography systems and layout patterns to improve usability and engagement
- Prepared files for print-ready and digital distribution
Design Approach
This issue reflects a strategic shift toward engagement-driven design, where content is not only presented clearly but structured to guide readers through learning, reflection, and real-world application.
Key design considerations included:
- Designing structured content systems that support both reading and active participation
- Creating clear information hierarchies for teaching and instructional content
- Enhancing usability through consistent layout patterns and visual organization
- Supporting a wide range of content types including recipes, guides, and community-focused sections
- Organizing content to guide readers from understanding to implementation
Key Strengths Demonstrated
This project reflects advanced capabilities in:
- Creative Direction for content-driven publications
- Editorial systems and scalable layout development
- Content strategy and information hierarchy
- User experience (UX) and reader journey design
- Visual storytelling and brand consistency
- Multi-contributor content integration
- Print and digital publication design
Results & Value
The final publication delivers a highly structured, engaging, and actionable reader experience. By organizing diverse content into a cohesive system, the magazine becomes easy to navigate, practical to use, and effective in supporting both learning and real-life application.
This approach ensures that content is not only visually engaging, but strategically designed to improve clarity, usability, and audience engagement across multiple content formats.
Future Application of This Work
This project demonstrates my ability to design advanced content systems that support engagement, clarity, and scalability. These same principles apply to a wide range of modern design needs, including:
- Website and UX content design
- Brand and marketing campaigns
- Content strategy and digital platforms
- Educational and course-based content
- Audience engagement and community-driven platforms
This work reflects my ability to transform complex content into structured, engaging, and scalable experiences that support both understanding and action.
About this Issue
Publisher & Editor
Amy Kay Guenther | TorahSisters.com
Creative Director & Graphic Designer
Crystal Calhoun | Made to be Unique
Contributors
Anne Elliott | HomeschoolingTorah.com
Victoria Reid | WithLoveFromVictoria.com
Taylor Richards | LandofHoneyblog.blogspot.com
Tina Fallstead | TheWayofLifeNorthwest.org
Recipes and Posters
P22 DIY Vanilla Lavender Perfume
P25 Poster: …while we were still sinners, Messiah died for us. Romans 5:8
P26 Poster: …with his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5
P27 March Moon Calendar
P28 April Moon Calendar
P29 March & April Torah Portions
P30 Recipe: Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing
P31 Recipe: Spinach Strawberry Salad
P33 Recipe: Unleavened Pizza
P34 Recipe: Homemade Baklava
Articles & Activities
P06 How to Celebrate the Biblical Holiday of First Fruits
P10 How I Celebrate a Gospel-Centered Passover
P18 Pictures of Passover Tables
P24 Ask the Torah Sisters – Day of Firstfruits
P36 The Advent of Passover
P39 Counting the Omer Craft
P40 What Are the Differences Between Passover and Easter?
P44 Preparing Spiritually and Emotionally for Passover
P47 Study Passover from Scripture
P48 Hosting a Community Seder
Featured on Cover
Recipes
Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Unleavened Pizza
Homemade Baklava
What Are the Differences Between Passover and Easter?
How to Celebrate the Biblical Holiday of First Fruits
Pictures of Passover Tables
How I Celebrate a Gospel-Centered Passover
