Work: Informational Graphics | Print and Publications

State of the Child Publication Design and Informational Graphics

Publi­cation design for Pennsyl­vania Partnership for Children. This 200+ page document examines the state of child well-being in the state of Pennsyl­vania. Graphs and maps indicated trends and condi­tions of health, social and economic condi­tions, educa­tional, safety and family issues, geographic and demographic influences.

Maps and charts gave infor­mation on a county by county basis on the following child health well-being:

  • low birth weights
  • prenatal care
  • births to single teens
  • infant mortality
  • child and youth death rates
  • child welfare placements
  • school dropout rates
  • children in poverty
  • children in single-parent homes
  • overall composite ranking

Data was given as Excel infor­mation then converted to Adobe Illus­trator. This allowed for prepa­ration of the printing process and a 3 flat color repro­duction. Cost savings through printing was done through a 6‑color Heidelberg press. Sheets were run through the first ink rollers then turned 180 degrees after the third roller to complete the run. Pre-production was also done within the studio. Spiral binding was done allowing State Congress members (their request) to lay flat on table tops while refer­encing specific information.

State of the Child cover design

Cover design for first edition

Opening typographic spread explaining graphics, statistics and indicators.

Pennsyl­vania map spread. Map is broken into counties and demon­strates which counties statis­ti­cally have better (blue) or worst (orange) percentiles of low birth rate instances. The accom­pa­nying tables demon­strate county rankings and compar­isons throught PA.

Pennsyl­vania map spread. Map is broken into counties and demon­strates which counties statis­ti­cally have better (blue) or worst (orange) percentiles of infant mortality. The accom­pa­nying tables demon­strate county rankings and compar­isons throught PA.

Graph spreads are broken down by each county and its comparison of indicators to the state level. Graphics also demon­strate upward and downward trends of poverty and health indicators.

Graph spreads are broken down by each county and its comparison of indicators to the state level. Graphics also demon­strate upward and downward trends of poverty and health indicators.

Graph spreads are broken down by each county and its comparison of indicators to the state level. Graphics also demon­strate upward and downward trends of poverty and health indicators.