Ghosted

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Publication Concept Design

Ghosted is a school project that earned the 2021 GDUSA Student Award, featuring my photography, graphics, branding, and layouts to document Oklahoma's ghost towns, capturing their eerie beauty while inspiring readers to embark on adventures.

Stack of magazines titled 'GHOSTED' featuring an abandoned house on the cover, with text 'Recent Ruins' and county names listed.

Project Overview

Ghosted is a visually compelling publication that explores the forgotten ghost towns of Oklahoma. Designed as a school project, the magazine blends original photography, graphic design, and branding to evoke a sense of mystery and adventure. With an emphasis on capturing the eerie beauty of these abandoned places, the project also includes curated road trip playlists and podcast recommendations to inspire exploration.

Challenges
A major challenge in creating Ghosted was driving to all the ghost town locations myself to gather information and capture original photography. Navigating remote areas with limited resources and unpredictable conditions added complexity to the project. This hands-on approach, while demanding, was essential to authentically document the eerie beauty and historical significance of each site, ensuring the visuals and narrative felt genuine and immersive.

Deliverables
Magazine

My Role
Designer

Awards
GDUSA Student Award, 2021

Open magazine showing contents page with sections titled "Recent Ruins," "Rusted Lands," and "Toxic Past."
Open magazine spread showing a bold headline "Shit to Listen To" with a soundwave graphic underneath. The content includes podcast recommendations such as "Binge Mode," "Design Matters," "Crime Junkie," and "This American Life," along with a music playlist featuring various artists and songs.
Open magazine showing a spread with the title 'Recent Ruins' featuring images of abandoned buildings, trees, and text about Pawnee County.
Open magazine displaying an article titled "Rusted Lands," featuring text and images with a design incorporating vertical cutouts.
Magazine open to a feature article titled 'Glorious & Forgotten' by Richard Higgs, showing a statue labeled 'Bond of Friendship' and 'Welcome to Skedee.'
Magazine page layout showcasing articles about towns named Pitcher, Narcissa, and Afton, with bold text and diagonal line design.