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tb. // tangentburdHello, tb here! This is a portfolio/minisite for graphics-related work that I've done for fanzines and other community projects under the name @tangentburd.Disclaimer:
No, not formally trained in graphic design. I just dig good-looking visuals and try to make some myself sometimes. Still learning to be a little looser in my concepts though!Tools of the trade:
Usually Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; sometimes Figma and Canva. I like messing with HTML/CSS on the side too.Meanwhile I do draw and write, but on a very casual basis these days. See my art Carrd here or reach out to me on other platforms:

Here are some zines and community fandom projects I've worked on, in a full or intern mod capacity. My roles were mainly in graphics, formatting and art, but I also helped out with organisation (something I'm very particular about) and communications as and when needed.For a more complete listing of my zine experience, check out the Projects page on my art Carrd!

#Haunting the Narrative:
A Lockwood & Co. Podcast
2024–2025 (ongoing)

// Role: Episode Cover DesignerA podcast dedicated to the Lockwood & Co. YA book series by Jonathan Stroud. The podcast is helmed by Lizzie (SciroccoOrion), Máiréad (Savoirfaire), Meg (menina123) and Natssha (hailqiqi), and explores a bunch of fan-favourite topics related to the book series' story universe and characters.I was invited to create the graphics (logo, icons, episode covers) for this project, and decided on a fun stencil-inspired motif of a little ghost hovering over books with an iron chain bookmark. The episode covers all follow a design template that's easy to read as a podcast thumbnail, but I also have a great time customising them based on the episode topic (yes, especially the parody and ~aesthetic~ ones!).// Project links: Wix, Tumblr, Twitter/X, Instagram▼ Podcast: Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music

#Tea, Toast & Ghosts:
A Lockwood & Co. Fanzine
2023–2024

// Role: Mod (Graphics & Formatting)A free digital zine celebrating Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood & Co. book and Netflix TV series.
Formatted as a gossip/lifestyle magazine with art, articles and activities from 20+ contributors.I was in charge of all the graphics-related work in this project, including social media graphics (Contributor Apps, Spotlights, countdowns etc.), Discord server assets and all page layouts in the zine.Custom page designs by me: 1-3, 6-8, 10-15, 20-27, 33-34, 42-45, 52-53, 55-59// Project links: Wix, Tumblr, Twitter/X, Instagram▼ Download the zine: Archive.org

#Rocket Science!
A TF2 Helmet Party Zine
2022–2023

// Role: Mod (Art & Graphics)A free-to-join, free-to-download digital zine celebrating the Helmet Party character ship in Team Fortress 2 (TF2). Features 40+ pages of spread/spot artworks and fics, set in a hyper-detailed scrapbook theme!I shared the Art & Graphics Mod role with @Distasty, and together we created all the custom digital stickers and page designs for contributors' artworks/fics. I also focused on layouts for PDF export, and designing the zine release promo graphic and project Carrd.Custom page designs by me: 4, 10-19, 24-29, 32, 34-39, 44-45// Project links: Carrd, Tumblr, Twitter/X▼ Download the zine: Google Drive

#At Ease, Soldier:
Rick May / TF2 Soldier Tribute Zine
2022

// Role: Mod (Graphics)A free-to-join, free-to-download digital zine in tribute to the late Mr Rick May, voice actor of the Soldier from TF2. Features 60+ pages ofspread/spot artworks and fics set against a “scrapbook + geometric lines” visual style.I was in charge of all the graphics-related work in this project, including Interest Checks, Discord server assets, as well as custom page designs and layouts for the zine.// Project link: Carrd▼ Download the zine: Itch.io

#TF2022 Calendar Zine
2021–2022

// Role: Intern Mod (Graphics)A food-themed and very delish TF2 calendar fanzine, which includes both physical/digital zine and merch bundles.The key graphics mod, @AnorhaNono, created the overall red/gold design theme and merch mockups. As a graphics intern, I helped to put together most of the sales graphics for the zine's socials and stores, and fix minor formatting issues in the zine.// Project Links: Tumblr, Twitter/X

#DontneedaStickerPack
Community Sticker Project
2021

// Role: Mod (Graphics)A free-to-join collab for the TF2 DNAD Discord server, with all contributors' sticker designs collated in a digital bundle. Among these, 6 community-voted designs and 1 guest artist design were also printed as a physical bundle. Both bundles were sold for a limited time on Etsy.I was in charge of feeding the dispenser mascots the promo graphics, formatting the shortlisted designs for print, and designing the digital stickersheets.// Project Links: DNAD Tumblr, Etsy