Overview

Campus Circle Magazine was a weekly arts and entertainment publication distributed throughout Los Angeles and its surrounding communities. Originally launched near the University of Southern California, the publication expanded into a countywide circulation network reaching thousands of retail locations, restaurants, theaters, campuses, and entertainment venues. Its primary audience consisted of young adults interested in film, music, nightlife, and popular culture.

As part of the publication’s creative team, I was responsible for the design and production of weekly issues, including cover design, editorial page layout, advertising integration, and overall visual presentation. Working within tight publication deadlines, I developed covers that promoted major motion picture releases, recording artists, concerts, and entertainment events while maintaining a cohesive visual identity across the magazine. Each issue required balancing editorial content with advertising placements to maximize both readability and revenue generation.

The publication relied heavily on partnerships with major film studios, record labels, and entertainment brands, making effective visual storytelling a critical component of its success. Cover designs were created to capture attention on crowded magazine racks while supporting the marketing objectives of advertisers. Interior layouts were carefully structured to accommodate interviews, feature articles, reviews, and promotional content while maintaining strong typography, hierarchy, and visual flow.

This work strengthened my skills in editorial design, publication production, advertising design, and high volume creative development. Managing weekly deadlines required efficient workflow management, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently produce engaging visual content under tight production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Magazine Cover Design
• Editorial Layout & Production
• Feature Article Design
• Typography & Publication Design
• Advertising Design & Placement
• Print Production & Prepress Preparation
• Entertainment Marketing Campaigns
• Weekly Publication Management
• Studio & Record Label Collaboration
• Art Direction & Visual Storytelling

Publication Feature Layout

These are examples of the publication's feature layouts I would design for the weekly issues.

Ad Design

The major motion picture companies and music labels would need their ads designed for page placement. I would create the ad design and prepare them for print output.