Honi Soit

In 2017, I edited Honi Soit, the student publication of the University of Sydney. Part of this role included an overhaul of Honi’s brand identity, as well as laying up a 24-page edition every week and creating both digital and print marketing material for our events program, reporter callouts, and annual writing competition — all within the confines of a (very humble) budget and limited resources.

My vision for Honi was bright, colourful, and inclusive — something that every student on campus could pick up and engage with. For our print editions, I was also inspired by elements of DIY design and scanography reminiscent of childhood afternoons spent crafting and scrapbooking.

Here’s a sample of the work I produced over my year-long editorship.

Front cover and feature spread of Issue 3: Youth in Revolt. Illustration by Emma Harbridge, Matthew Fisher, and Ludmilla Nunnell.

Creative showcase from Issue 4. Art by Gillian Kayrooz.

Feature cover from Issue 5. Art by Deepa Alam.

Feature cover from Issue 23. Photography by Maani Truu.

Special feature and infographics on sexual assault at universities from Issue 14.

Feature spread and social media promo from Issue 23: Hot Summer Nights. Part of a special "Hometown" series where we asked reporters to submit memories and mementos from childhood.

Cover photo for Feast of Words, an event where strangers were invited to share a meal over a "menu" of thought-provoking questions.

Poster for Thursday Night Live, a collaborative event between Honi and SURG, Sydney University's campus radio station.

Last-minute venue change poster for Thursday Night Live after the original venue dropped out!

Social media promo for End of Year Party DJS.

End of year reporter awards.

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