Sooner Yearbook

Job: editorial design

Client: University of Oklahoma student media

Tone: academic, classic, youthful

During my final year of at the University of Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to serve as editor-in-chief of the yearbook. It was a great learning experience for me; working in a leadership position can be incredibly edifying. It also meant that I was able to contribute to the book at every level. In previous years, I had worked for the publication as a photographer and photo editor, but as editor-in-chief I was able to contribute both writing and design, in addition to photography.

This was also the final year that the university printed a physical yearbook, so in selecting cover matetials, I opted for a timeless gray linen on gold foil. It was a nod to early editions of the yearbook, many of which used the same materials, and a decision made hoping that the final, commemorative edition of the book would be displayed on bookshelves for many years to come.

Below are some photos of the finished book a few of the spreads I enjoyed designing the most.