BG Falcon Media creating, producing and publishing independent student content.
As an intern with BG Falcon Media from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024, I contributed content across multiple channels, including the newspaper, various BG Falcon Media outlets, events, and promotional materials. My work primarily involved designing newspaper covers and layouts, refreshing the Housing Guide cover, creating graphics for Falcon Radio’s monthly playlists, adhering to brand guidelines, and producing client-focused advertisements for both the newspaper and housing guide. Throughout my internship, I utilized the project management platform Wrike to collaborate efficiently with the Creative Director and fellow designers.
Internship
BG Falcon Media
Category
Brand Design
Editorial Design
Print Design
Process
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I was tasked with refreshing the Housing Guide cover that had been in use for the past 10 years. My goal was to create a bold typographic composition paired with a striking color palette, drawing from Bowling Green State University’s official colors, to catch the viewer’s eye and make them look twice.
This project was a long but rewarding process. I dedicated significant time to refining every detail to ensure the final cover was visually impactful while staying true to the university’s identity. My focus on quality and thoughtful design helped create a fresh, modern look that still feels familiar to the BGSU community.
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I designed multiple covers for The BG News, helping tell stories visually for each issue. One of my first covers, Summer Rewind, was the Fall Semester welcome-back issue. I photographed my feet in front of the BGSU letters and photoshopped Crocs onto my shoes. Custom Crocs charms, or giblets, referenced key stories, like BG hockey players joining the Toledo Walleye.
For the Spring Semester issue, Plowing into the New Semester, I reused the Crocs concept with winter fur-lined shoes and new giblets reflecting winter break events. Another cover, Empty Stomach or Empty Wallet?, addressed food insecurity using bold colors and a pop art style inspired by Andy Warhol to grab attention.
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In addition to cover designs, I created numerous layouts for The BG News. Each layout was structured to follow design guidelines for each story, making sure content fit neatly on the page without extra white space. I collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief and writers to make adjustments as needed, refining layouts and content to create polished, cohesive final products.
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I was tasked with refreshing the media passes to align with BG Falcon Media’s brand guidelines. These passes are used at events where clear media identification is important, such as sporting events or press conferences. Most notably, they were used by the newspaper staff covering the final court hearing in the Stone Foltz case.