Lucent was a zine created out of the pandemic during the rough times COVID-19 had on small businesses and individuals. I saw how many businesses were forced to shut down, how it became harder to sell products/services and how it impacted our communities. It became clear to me that I had to help in any way possible.
Through this zine, the goal was to provide more support and exposure for these businesses and individuals.
The Process:
Over the course of 2 weeks, I reached out to over 30 businesses and conducted interviews with each owner/founder that was interested in being featured. Due to lockdown procedures, these interviews were conducted via video call, phone call or email.
After putting together the information, I gathered visual components such as product images and headshots. Once all the data was collected, I began developing the layout for the zine. I organized the businesses into categories and had small articles between these sections to provide a smoother transition.
Software | InDesign
Proof Reader | Nahbihah Shahzada