America's Opioid Epidemic – Data Editorial Spreads

Editorial Layout & Data Visualization Study

Software

InDesign, Illustrator

Objective

Turn complex opioid crisis data into clean, impactful editorial spreads that prioritize clarity, hierarchy, and sensitivity.

Project Brief

America's Opioid Epidemic is an editorial layout and data visualization exercise exploring the intersection of public health, homelessness, unemployment, and crime. The goal was to transform dense statistics into scannable, impactful spreads using typographic hierarchy, color coding, and icon-free data presentation. Key challenges included organizing disparate datasets (demographics, economic loss, crime rates) into a cohesive visual system while maintaining clarity and emotional weight. This project demonstrates competency in information design, multi-page layout thinking, and working with sensitive subject matter.