Portfolio
Will Zabriskie
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.
SELECTED WORK
This zine focuses on typography and simple illustration. It explores the typeface Didot, highlighting its distinctive contrast, elegance, and historical significance. Through carefully chosen layouts and minimal illustrations, the zine emphasizes Didot’s visual characteristics while allowing the type itself to remain the central focus.
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This project focuses on raising awareness about mental health by spreading accurate information and highlighting the real experiences of people who are affected. It is designed as a digital piece intended for sharing on social media, where it can reach a wide and diverse audience. However, it could also be adapted for physical promotion, allowing the message to extend beyond online platforms and create impact in real-world spaces as well.
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This project is a series of trading cards featuring influential Swiss Style graphic designers. Each card is uniquely designed to reflect the individual visual language and approach of the designer it represents, while still maintaining consistency across the set through a cohesive and well-structured system.
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Lyon to Cornwall is a cookbook zine dedicated to my father’s side of the family. It blends traditional French layout and design with colorful, simplified illustrations to create a sophisticated yet inviting aesthetic that reflects cultural heritage and personal history.
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This project is a study of a monologue from the animated television show BoJack Horseman. I transformed a selected portion of the dialogue into a short video segment, using motion, pacing, and timing to more clearly communicate the character’s emotions and enhance the overall tone of the scene.
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Broxi is a project in which I discovered a graphic design artifact from the Library of Congress and fully developed it into a cohesive brand system. The process involved analyzing the original artifact and translating its core visual qualities into a modern identity while preserving its historical character.
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