About me
Art Director for complex concepts and special projects for news, politics, geopolitics, sports, culture, music, food and style utilizing expert knowledge of visual tools with best practices for print and web. Design lead from ideation to end-to-end editorial process for a range of clients in Florida, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Vermont and Washington, DC.
Engineered several client redesigns to modernize print and web platforms utilizing mastery in design thinking and product strategy. Art Director for special interest magazines ranging from fashion to music to performing arts while curating and packaging content. Numerous leadership roles with real-time news cycles making fast, independent decisions for quick print and web turnaround.
Veteran journalist with a demonstrated history working in the newspaper, magazine and information technology industries. Expert in photo manipulation. Illustration, technical layouts and studio graphic creations under strict deadlines. Multi-media design background includes pre- and postproduction.
Recognized with more than 100 individual, team, illustration and special section awards from: Associated Press Sports Editors, Florida Press Club, Florida Society of Newspaper Editors, Florida Sports Writers Association, Maryland/Delaware/District of Columbia Press Association, New England Newspaper & Press Association, New Jersey Press Association, North Carolina Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists, Society for News Design and Virginia Press Association
Personal web site(s)
https://robertcohn.myportfolio.com
