Good cover work is about knowing the audience, understanding the content of the story and finding where they meet in the middle–much like creating a good ad. A good cover is the ultimate advertising of the magazine. If the cover isn’t interesting, people might not pick it up, and sometimes it is competing with many others on the rack.
Vinyl Stickers for an upcoming conference 
One of two full page ad choices for a Christmas subscription initiative. 
The second choice of Christmas ad. This worked for the audience and marketing department. 
Photoshop job for an elegant cover. 
Upscale thank you ad 
Clean infographics 
Cool feel cover image for the music section 
Listings are frequently requested in the publishing world, but seldom found in portfolios. I liked making this one. It has a rhythm to it.
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Sonja Kodiak Wilder's Art Direction & Design Portfolio 