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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:

Zines and community fandom projects I've worked on, in a full or intern mod capacity.My preferred roles are in graphics, formatting and art, but I also help 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

// Role: Episode Cover DesignerPodcast dedicated to the Lockwood & Co. YA book series by Jonathan Stroud, and hosted by Lizzie (SciroccoOrion), Máiréad (Savoirfaire), Meg (menina123) and Natssha (hailqiqi). The podcast explores a bunch of fan-favourite topics related to the L&Co. story universe and characters.I was invited to create the graphics (logo, icons, episode covers) for this project, and decided on the fun stencil-inspired motif of a little ghost hovering over books with an iron chain bookmark. The episode cover designs all follow a template that's easy to read as a podcast thumbnail, but I also had 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)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 ship (Soldier x Engineer) in Team Fortress 2. 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. Includes physical/digital zines and physical merch bundles.@AnorhaNono was the key graphics mod who 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. (I also contributed the Soldier sticker in the physical pack!)// Project Links: DNAD Tumblr, Etsy