Illustration & Art Direction
Working with talented illustrators and designers is one of the greatest creative privileges I know. In this collection you’ll find examples of editorial illustrations and art direction I helped shape while leading visual content for news, opinion and feature storytelling at Radio Free Asia.
These pieces were created through open, non-hierarchical collaboration — where every visual decision was guided not only by aesthetic precision but also by journalistic intent. In an era of fast visuals and even faster takes, I ensure imagery aligns with tone, context and ethics — especially when dealing with sensitive, opinion-driven or politically complex work.
From editorial satire to conceptual covers, I pay close attention to the visual nuance required to elevate a story — never overshadow it.

Is Southeast Asia ready for the abrupt changes Trump could usher in?

Disappeared North Korean workers

In memory of Myanmar's fallen


What happened to Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong?

RFA Burmese service podcast cover 'Survivors'

Trauma of Korean War ship attack haunts survivors

Can Laos feed itself?

RFA Spring 2023 QSL card

In memory of Liu Xiaobo

Laos' leaders view economy through rose-colored glasses?

Gao Yaojie – A hero of China's AIDS villages

'Into the Current' podcast cover

Slaves to fashion

Great waves

Tiananmen – 35 years later

Nothing else matters. Only us

Rainmaker to the rescue
RFA rebranding campaign

RFA rebranding campaign style templates