Work & Recognitions
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Editorial direction and full layout design for Accent, a 13,500-circulation lifestyle magazine. Work includes seasonal covers, feature spreads, brand collaborations, and original illustrations such as the “Jewel of Rochester” logo. Every issue required balancing cultural storytelling, product features, and Mann’s brand identity within tight production timelines.
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Print and digital campaigns for Mann’s Jewelers, including seasonal promotions, trunk shows, and event marketing. Work spans email, social, in-store signage, and direct mail pieces.
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Creative direction and design for partner brands carried by Mann’s, adapting to varied guidelines while maintaining cohesion with the Mann’s aesthetic. Includes collaborations with fine jewelry houses such as Lauren K and Sorellina.
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Editorial and visual direction for one-off initiatives — from event planning to creative concepting — where design, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration intersect.
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Hand-drawn and digital logos that highlight illustration, adaptability, and brand identity work. Includes original illustrated logos such as “Jewel of Rochester” for Accent magazine.
Layout Design
Visual layout design for Accent editorial spread. Balanced rich textures, photography, and jewelry product styling.
Editorial layout highlighting Brooklyn-based jewelry brand Sorellina. Combined narrative copy with photography and product visuals to align with the brand’s distinct, art-inspired aesthetic.
Editorial layout design and copy direction for Accent, spotlighting Rochester native, Courtney Winslow. Combined portraiture, product features, and bold typography to create a contemporary lifestyle spread.
Feature layout for Accent, highlighting luxury hospitality brand Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles, NY
Designed to balance architectural photography with narrative content in a clean, editorial style.
Feature layout design for Accent, highlighting one of New York’s top resorts. Balanced narrative-heavy copy with full-bleed photography and a clean typographic grid to create an inviting, editorial-style spread.
Layout design for Accent product feature. Developed a clean grid and oversized typography to showcase fine jewelry brands (Temple St Clair, Sorellina, Monica Rich Kosann) in a modern, editorial context
MJ Love Stories FW25 — Layout design and editorial direction by Paige Colley.
MJ Love Stories FW25 — Layout design and editorial direction by Paige Colley.
Hand-illustrated logo created for Accent’s recurring “Jewel of Rochester” segment. Blended local skyline with gem forms, symbolizing Rochester as a cultural and design jewel.
SS25 Accent Travel Feature — Namibia, Nusa Penida, Wagu Islands
Photography and copy by Jed Kenny; editorial design by Paige Colley. I developed a clean, image-first grid system to showcase his immersive travel photography and narrative, experimenting with negative space and a minimal aesthetic to let the landscapes and underwater scenes speak for themselves.
Spring/Summer 2025 cover design for Accent, Mann’s Jewelers
Fall/Winter 2025 cover design for Accent, Mann’s Jewelers
Branded Illustrations
Illustration and event campaign concept created for Mann’s Jewelers. I combined hand-drawn illustration with digital design to evoke a whimsical, vintage-inspired mood for our ‘Ladies Who List’ event. This piece demonstrates my ability to merge storytelling, branding, and fine detail into marketing collateral that feels both artful and promotional.
Hand-illustrated logo created for Accent’s recurring “Jewel of Rochester” segment. Blended local skyline with gem forms, symbolizing Rochester as a cultural and design jewel.
Campaign & Digital Design
