EDITORIAL GRAPHIC + PERSONAL PROJECT / THE ATLANTIC

DARK AGE OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURING

Driven by an interest in editorial design, I created a mock illustration for an article from
The Atlantic that explores how American manufacturers, exemplified by Boeing, prioritized short-term financial gains over long-term innovation,
ultimately damaging the industry.

The challenge was to visually capture this complex narrative while ensuring the illustration was optimized for digital formats.

The target audience consisted of The Atlantic's digital readers, who engage with thought-provoking content on American manufacturing, economics, and corporate culture.
The design aimed to resonate with this audience by reflecting the article’s critical view
on the decline of American manufacturing, particularly through outsourcing.

  • Designed a mock editorial illustration

  • Concept / Design

CONCEPT / THE DARK AGE

I created a collage-style illustration to symbolize the haphazordness of American manufacturing. The design loosely echoed the shape of the U.S. flag, incorporating elements like money, plane parts, and rough metal textures to underscore themes of corporate greed and neglect.

Planes were shown flying away from the flag, reinforcing the idea of America losing its manufacturing edge. The distorted, deteriorated style further emphasized the breakdown of the industry.