A comprehensive editorial project for The SJI-an INK, the official publication of Saint Joseph’s Institute, Inc. (High School Department). As a lead editor and layout artist using Adobe InDesign, I transformed raw journalistic content into a cohesive, high-impact news magazine. This edition (Volume XXXI No. 1) focuses on the intersection of institutional values and the socio-economic realities of the pandemic era, requiring a balance of clean typography, bold infographics, and professional photographic placement.
Utilizing Adobe InDesign’s master pages and grid systems, I developed a structured layout that guides the reader through diverse sections—from hard news and sports to feature-length opinion pieces. This project showcases proficiency in typography management, including kerning, leading, and text-wrap around complex visual elements, ensuring a seamless flow across multiple pages
To maintain the “Paulinian” identity, I integrated the school’s core values into the visual theme. The layout utilizes a “modern splatter” and “neon-adjacent” color palette for feature stories like BL: A Splatter of Modern Colors of Affection, creating a distinct visual mood for each section while remaining under a unified brand umbrella.
A critical part of the editorial process was the visualization of complex information. For the Tatak Pinoy: 5 Weapons Against CoVid-19 section, I designed structured modules that highlight local innovations, using numbered lists and clear headers to make technical scientific data accessible to a general student audience.
Managing a school publication during a global crisis required high-level editorial judgment. The publication features bold opinion pieces on national leadership and DOH credibility, necessitating a layout that is both visually striking and professionally grounded, using pull-quotes and large headers to emphasize critical arguments.
