The Heavy 20s

year

2025

focus

Editorial Design Art Direction Visual Concept

overview

The Heavy 20s is a minimalist magazine cover exploring anxiety, depression, and loneliness in young adulthood. A restrained visual system turns emotional weight into one editorial image with a clear, memorable hook.

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Initial contrast sketches for The Heavy 20s
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Variations of The Heavy 20s magazine cover
Final cover and color variations for The Heavy 20s