PROJECT | Courtney Gero Graphic Design

Pepperdine Magazine

Pepperdine Magazine is the university’s award-winning flagship publication, connecting alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends through thoughtfully curated stories. As Art Director for eight years, I helped showcase the thought leadership and impact of the Pepperdine community—picking up a few design awards along the way.

In 2018, I partnered with the editor to lead a full redesign of the magazine, redefining its visual identity and content structure across print, digital, and mobile platforms. I also expanded the magazine’s mobile app—streamlining content integration from the website, implementing custom CSS for greater design flexibility, and training the creative team to manage their customization and updates independently.

Client

Pepperdine University

A few of my favorite article layouts that I've designed over the years.

An example of a web-exclusive article design, available in the mobile app and on the website.
Click here to view the live article.

Pepperdine Magazine Volume 10, Issue. 2 (Summer 2018) - Chasing a Wave.

Pepperdine Magazine Volume 13, Issue 3 (Fall 2021) - Team Drive.