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As the Deputy Design Editor for The Daily Pennsylvanian and 34th Street Magazine, I create compelling visuals to complement our articles, using a bit of Photoshop magic and a touch of personal illustration to bring stories to life.
Being an African American student at Penn is exhilarating… and exhausting by Kiyah Akins
For a piece exploring African-American representation at Penn, balancing pride in achievement with the weight of cultural isolation.
Armenians are facing a second genocide – you should care by Sose Hovannisian
Editorial illustration for an op-ed on the human cost of conflict for Armenians in Artsakh.
Magill's free speech fight at Penn by Katie Bartlett
For a DP deep dive on Penn’s free speech battles during Liz Magill’s tenure.
Creating Under Capitalism by Zaara Shafi
Designed for an essay on BookTok and the aesthetics of reading— a reflection on how taste, design, and identity now blur together.
Home is where the habit is by Elijah Ramirez
An illustration of stillness, burnout, and self-forgiveness. Created for Elijah Ramirez’s column about feeling stuck and finding peace with imperfection.
Hashtagging Crises and Retweeting War Crimes by Maia Saks
For an article examining social media’s role as both witness and weapon in modern conflict.
Wanna see more?
I've created 100+ graphics and I’m happy to chat more about my process over a call. Reach out to me at emmiwu[at]sas[dot]upenn[dot]edu !