NYT Editorial Spread
Statement:
These spreads are my take on a New York Times article about a 3D printer that builds homes in Tabasco, Mexico that saves lives from extreme weather conditions. The article, first seen in September 2021, explains how because homes are not able to be made very durable, floods often cause damage to many people's houses. My idea was to shine light on how serious the situation is and how helpful these printers can be to a community.
Concept:
The most important takeaway from the article for me was that these large printers were saving lives in Tabasco Mexico. By allowing more durable houses to be created, dangerous weather conditions such as flooding are far less severe and would lead to less casualties. It is because of this reason that I gave the printer the center of attention within the spreads, creating a fictional one in the first spread, and a more realistic looking one within the second spread.
The most important takeaway from the article for me was that these large printers were saving lives in Tabasco Mexico. By allowing more durable houses to be created, dangerous weather conditions such as flooding are far less severe and would lead to less casualties. It is because of this reason that I gave the printer the center of attention within the spreads, creating a fictional one in the first spread, and a more realistic looking one within the second spread.
Process:
Adobe Fresco allowed me to hand draw all of the images shown, and even the ones not used shown below. For the drawing style, I went with a printmaking look since it would best fit the theme of printers and the idea of remaking. The reason for making all the houses look the same is not only because the printer copies the designs, but to also create a sense of community the headline for the article speaks of. I then used InDesign to form the spread, create my own infographic, and insert the article (written by Debra Kamin.)
Solution:
This magazine spread was created for a class project, with no affiliation to New York Times.
All images, logos, products, videos, and other copyrights or trademarks featured, mentioned, or referred to within the project are the property of New York Times. The use of the trade name, copyright, or trademark in my student portfolio for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the copyright or trademark holder of their product or brand. My work is not affiliated, associated, authorized, maintained, sponsored, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with these copyright or trademark holders. New York Times does not sponsor or endorse any of the shown work. I declare no affiliation, sponsorship, nor any partnerships with any copyright or trademark holders.
