Farid the zine
As Editor-in-Chief of Farid the Zine — a student-led magazine — I had the exciting opportunity to lead the full creative process for an entire issue. Titled “The Controversial Issue,” this edition explored taboos and societal pressures faced by young people today.
WHAT I DID:
- Led editorial and creative teams, guiding the vision, tone, and direction of the issue.
- Planned and managed the production cycle from brainstorming to publication.
- Wrote original articles on sensitive and thought-provoking topics.
- Subedited contributions to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
- Designed magazine pages, blending visual storytelling with editorial content.
SKILLS I GAINED:
- Leadership and team management
- Editorial planning and publishing workflows
- Feature writing on youth and social issues
- Page layout and magazine design
- Subediting and proofreading
- Collaborative creative direction
ROLES I TOOK ON:
- Editor-in-Chief – Responsible for the magazine’s voice, quality, and overall output.
- Writer & Subeditor – Contributed written pieces and polished submissions from other contributors.
- Designer – Created visually compelling page layouts that aligned with the issue's themes.
