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tb. // tangentburdhi, 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:

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

// Launched: 22 June 2024// Role: Graphics & Formatting ModA free digital zine celebrating Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood & Co. book and Netflix TV series.
Formatted as a gossip magazine with art, articles and activities from 20+ contributors.I was in charge of all the graphics-related work in this project, including Contributor Apps, Spotlights, countdowns and all layouts for 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, Instagram

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

// Launched: 6 February 2023// Role: Art & Graphics ModA 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

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

// Launched: 8 April 2022// Role: Graphics ModA 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 links: Carrd, Itch.io

#TF2022 Calendar Zine
2021–2022

// Launched: 6 September 2021// Role: Graphics Mod InternA food-themed and very delish TF2 calendar fanzine, which includes both physical/digital zine and merch bundles.The 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

#DontneedaStickerPack
Community Sticker Project
2021

// Launched: 27 July 2021// Role: Graphics ModA free-to-join collab for the TF2 DNAD server, with all contributors' sticker designs showcased in a digital bundle, and 6 community-voted designs + 1 guest artist design 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