Rain Magazine

Rain Magazine

Rain Magazine

Rain Magazine

Rain Magazine is an annual, student-run publication at Clatsop Community College that highlights the creativity of students and the Oregon coast community through writing, art, and photography. Submissions are reviewed by a dedicated student team, with the final publication serving as a testament to the region's talent.

As Editor and Design Chief, I managed the entire design and production process for the magazine's 195-page issue, including sponsored advertisements. While the team focused on reviewing and approving submissions, I single-handedly designed the layout, oversaw production, and directly liaised with the printing company. Despite limited guidance—my advisor had no experience with Adobe InDesign—I delivered the magazine on time for the first time in its 54-year history, completing the project within a single 10-week term.


Read the digital version of Rain Magazine 54th Edition here

Print + Layout
Client
Rain Magazine
CAtegory
Print Layout & Design
Product Duration
10 Weeks
Designing

Designed and executed all 195 pages independently using Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign for layout and Photoshop for image optimization.

  • Crafted a cohesive visual identity that celebrated the magazine’s diversity while ensuring professionalism.

  • Seamlessly integrated sponsored advertisements into the design without compromising the magazine’s aesthetic.

Designed and executed all 195 pages independently using Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign for layout and Photoshop for image optimization.

  • Crafted a cohesive visual identity that celebrated the magazine’s diversity while ensuring professionalism.

  • Seamlessly integrated sponsored advertisements into the design without compromising the magazine’s aesthetic.

Designed and executed all 195 pages independently using Adobe Creative Suite, primarily InDesign for layout and Photoshop for image optimization.

  • Crafted a cohesive visual identity that celebrated the magazine’s diversity while ensuring professionalism.

  • Seamlessly integrated sponsored advertisements into the design without compromising the magazine’s aesthetic.

Development

Managed all communication with the printing company, from file preparation to proof approvals, ensuring technical requirements were met.

  • Established streamlined workflows for design and production, preventing delays and avoiding errors in the print-ready files.

  • Balanced creative and logistical responsibilities, independently handling all design, layout, and production management tasks.

Managed all communication with the printing company, from file preparation to proof approvals, ensuring technical requirements were met.

  • Established streamlined workflows for design and production, preventing delays and avoiding errors in the print-ready files.

  • Balanced creative and logistical responsibilities, independently handling all design, layout, and production management tasks.

Managed all communication with the printing company, from file preparation to proof approvals, ensuring technical requirements were met.

  • Established streamlined workflows for design and production, preventing delays and avoiding errors in the print-ready files.

  • Balanced creative and logistical responsibilities, independently handling all design, layout, and production management tasks.

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Problems

Rain Magazine faced significant challenges, including:

  • A history of delayed publications and inconsistent design quality.

  • Minimal technical expertise among staff and no prior guidance from the advisor on design software.

  • Tight deadlines, requiring the entire project to be completed within a single 10-week term.

Rain Magazine faced significant challenges, including:

  • A history of delayed publications and inconsistent design quality.

  • Minimal technical expertise among staff and no prior guidance from the advisor on design software.

  • Tight deadlines, requiring the entire project to be completed within a single 10-week term.

Rain Magazine faced significant challenges, including:

  • A history of delayed publications and inconsistent design quality.

  • Minimal technical expertise among staff and no prior guidance from the advisor on design software.

  • Tight deadlines, requiring the entire project to be completed within a single 10-week term.

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Solutions

Solution

  • Leadership: Directed a student team to handle submission approvals while independently overseeing all design and production aspects.

  • Technical Expertise: Leveraged advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite to manage the entire creative process without external support.

  • Communication: Built a strong relationship with the printing company to handle technical specifications and meet tight deadlines.

  • Project Management: Created and adhered to an efficient production schedule, achieving all milestones on time.

Solution

  • Leadership: Directed a student team to handle submission approvals while independently overseeing all design and production aspects.

  • Technical Expertise: Leveraged advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite to manage the entire creative process without external support.

  • Communication: Built a strong relationship with the printing company to handle technical specifications and meet tight deadlines.

  • Project Management: Created and adhered to an efficient production schedule, achieving all milestones on time.

Solution

  • Leadership: Directed a student team to handle submission approvals while independently overseeing all design and production aspects.

  • Technical Expertise: Leveraged advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite to manage the entire creative process without external support.

  • Communication: Built a strong relationship with the printing company to handle technical specifications and meet tight deadlines.

  • Project Management: Created and adhered to an efficient production schedule, achieving all milestones on time.

Results
  • Historic Milestone: Published the magazine on time for the first time in its 54-year history, completing the entire project within one 10-week term.

  • Professional Quality: Produced a visually stunning 195-page issue that set a new standard for design and production.

  • Leadership in Action: Successfully led a team while independently managing the design, layout, and production process, showcasing exceptional initiative and expertise.

This experience demonstrated my ability to lead a team and independently manage a complex creative project under tight deadlines. By designing 195 pages, coordinating with printers, and streamlining workflows, I established Rain Magazine as a high-quality, professional publication, achieving a historic milestone in its legacy.

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