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Will Zabriskie


willzab23@vt.edu



My  name is Will Zabriskie and I  am a designer. I am a graphic designer with a thoughtful and versatile approach to visual communication, I focus on transforming ideas into clear, engaging, and meaningful designs. My work balances concept and craft, combining strong typographic sensibility, attention to detail, and an understanding of visual hierarchy across both print and digital media. With an interest in storytelling and user experience, I aim to create designs that are not only visually compelling but also purposeful and accessible. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to refinement, I approach each project as an opportunity to explore, problem-solve, and communicate with intention.

I am from Barrington, Rhode Island, and currently attend Virginia Tech University, where I am majoring in graphic design with a minor in advertising. I have a strong interest in movies, music, and painting, and I am especially focused right now on producing electronic music and learning animation.

Project 3

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Lyon to Cornwall
Cookbook Zine



 Layout Design
 Illustration 
 Publication 
Adobe InDesign
 Adobe Photoshop

DESCRIPTION

Lyon to Cornwall is a cookbook zine dedicated to my father’s side of the family. The project draws inspiration from traditional French layout and design principles, which are combined with colorful, simplified illustrations to create a sense of warmth and personality. Together, these elements curate a sophisticated yet approachable aesthetic, evoking a distinctly and nostalgic atmosphere that reflects both cultural heritage and personal history.


This project is deeply meaningful to me, as it features recipes my father grew up eating and later made for me as I was growing up. Lyon is the town in France where my grandparents were raised and frequently returned with my father, while Cornwall is the small town in Connecticut where they owned a house. It was there that I spent much of my childhood enjoying these meaningful family recipes.