The Purple & White alumni magazine is produced three times a year by Iowa Wesleyan College's Institutional Relations department. Over the past four issues, the director of publications completely redesigned all elements of the magazine, transforming it into a more modern publication by removing clip art, balancing the visual hierarchy, and using system fonts. The production of the magazine involves partnership with multiple departments like alumni and athletics, with content needs varying by circumstance.

1. PURPLE & WHITE: ALUMNI MAGAZINE. 2008 - 2009, Iowa Wesleyan College - Director of Publications
One of the longest running publications at the college, the alumni magazine, the Purple & White, is produced three
times a year, and is in constant production within the Institutional Relations department.
I have had the opportunity to completely redesign all elements of this magazine, from the logo to the
layout the last four issues. The magazine gradually evolved into a modern publication, by the elimination
of clip art, unbalanced hierarchy and use of system fonts.
The production of this magazine is largely a partnership effort with the Public Relations Director,
who serves as the magazine editor, as well as several departments such as the alumni, athletics in
variable circumstances according to need of content.
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