It's Not Their Fault
Cover art and data visualization for an unpublished special issue of The Stranger, a local Seattle newspaper.
Collaborators
Ruby Peven
Role
Data Visualization, Visual Design
Tools
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Crushing It
Developed unpublished cover art and spreads for Seattle's local newspaper, The Stranger, in a special issue covering the student debt crisis.
It's Not Their Fault
Borrowers are often blamed for their predicament, the crushing student loan debt that they are unable to pay. However, the debt crisis disproportionately affects certain groups of people and many of the loan providers exercise predatory practices that set borrowers up for failure.
Humanizing the Data
Presenting just statistics creates a gap between the reader and the very real-life consequences borrowers experience every day. Focusing upon the story of one particular borrower's journey and featuring quotes from other borrowers across the country allows for readers to empathize with those who are struggling with their debt.
