ui/ux design — 2026
depop rebrand
solo designer
timeline
14 weeks
deliverables
concept, typography, layout design, imagery, print production
introduction
I designed a 64-page book that explores yellow journalism through ironic imagery paired with clear explanations of common logical fallacies. The visual system pulls from traditional newspaper cues—Garamond, tight grids, grainy textures—to expose the absurdity of sensational media while keeping the lessons easy to digest.
background
Yellow journalism isn’t new, but its impact has intensified with the rise of digital media and AI-generated content. People are constantly exposed to sensational headlines and misleading imagery, making it harder to separate truth from manipulation. I wanted to explore how design could expose these tactics instead of reinforcing them.
insights
I noticed that sensational imagery grabs attention fast — but most readers never question the logic behind the message. Fallacies are baked into headlines, visuals, and framing devices in ways people rarely recognize. The gap between what people see and what they understand is exactly where misinformation spreads.
the goal
Create a book that teaches readers how to spot misinformation by highlighting the fallacies hidden inside sensational media.
cover
The cover chosen is an AI-Generated image of the Pentagon exploding. This image was posted by a user impersonating a renowned news source, Bloomsberg. It went viral in Twitter and caused the stock market to drop of a short period of time because citizens thought it was real.
This image was chosen to not only evoke a sense of mystery and secrecy, but also to further emphasize the point of dangers of fake news; urging the reader to not be enticed by information merely because it’s shocking.
INTERIOR
Inside the book, each spread pairs a sensational, high-contrast image with a clear explanation of the logical fallacy at play. I used a strict newspaper-inspired grid, Garamond Premier Pro, and consistent caption structures to guide the reader from shock to understanding. The pacing is intentional—big headlines, tight columns, and controlled whitespace—to echo the drama of yellow journalism while keeping the educational content easy to follow.
reflection
This project strengthened my understanding of typographic hierarchy, grid systems, and print production. It also taught me how powerful design can be when it’s used to reveal—not reinforce—the mechanics of misinformation.
