Coping Magazine
Editorial Design | June 2024
I created a magazine that centers nontraditional skateboarding culture in Portland. From the initial concept to the final layout, I was responsible for every part of the process—writing articles, conducting interviews, designing the spreads, and curating and editing all visual content.
The magazine includes an in-depth feature with Skate Like a Girl and a spotlight on murals in local skate parks, including one my friend and I painted. I wanted this piece to feel both personal and community-centered, highlighting local artists who shape the visual culture of our skate spaces.
Our Mural
In March, Chloe Levine and I saw an opportunity to paint a mural at one of our favorite skate parks downtown. We got our supplies, sketched out a vision, and began to paint. If you asked us three years ago, we wouldn’t even be skating here. Skating has taught me how to push myself out of my comfort zone, and I’m so glad we did. Through this experience we not only got to paint our own mural, but we met other artists, more skaters, and a chance to add our splash on a spot we love.
