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While studying at RMIT in Melbourne, I took part in Mutate & Multiply, a 12-week publication studio focused on the process of ideation, development, and iteration with regards to original publication. Throughout this course, we were challenged to pitch and develop an original series pertaining to our personal interests, and document how our series developed throughout.

My publication concept was Atlas, a short magazine dedicated to telling the story of modern sport climbing as told through its past, present, and perceived future. Atlas features sourced articles and interviews, handwritten editorial and opinion pieces, and additional creative media such as poetry, art, and design. The publication's visual identity evolves through three color iterations: soft violet, which highlights the sport's history and the migration from outdoor to indoor climbing; deep red, capturing the flashy, trailblazing elements of today's climbing scene; and lime green, symbolizing a forward-thinking, experimental approach to the sport's future. The magazine's visual identity draws from brutalist, anti-design, and neo-grunge principles, incorporating scale, color-blocking, and collage to shape its unique design.