SUITCASE Magazine
Vol. 19 - 33
Client // SUITCASE MAGAZINE
ART DIRECTION // CONCEPTS // DESIGN // PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTO EDITOR // ART WORKER
SUITCASE Magazine is a 160-page, globally distributed coffee-table publication that blends travel and culture. With four themed issues per year—covering topics like Adventure, Nostalgia, and Slow—it offers luxurious design, award-winning photography, and immersive storytelling.
As lead creative, I handled image selection, layout, typesetting, and collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief to source photographers and illustrators. I particularly enjoyed evolving the design with each issue to keep it fresh and engaging.
During my time at SUITCASE Magazine we won a German Design Award in 2019 for Editorial design, Best Print Publication (Silver) at the British Media Awards 2019 and were nominated for two Photography Awards at the travel Media Awards, as well as Best Use of Photography at the Stack Magazine Awards.
100ml
Product shoots // Vol. 19 - 33
This shoot highlights luxury beauty products for travelers and is one of three regular product shoots I concept, art direct, and produce. When I joined in 2017, it was shot on a plain backdrop, but I was tasked with creating concepts to reflect each issue's theme for a more dynamic result..
*Shot by Mitch Payne and Set Design by Maya Linhares-Marx
Vol. 25: PIONEER //
I had the opportunity to think outside the box and so started to think about the most pioneering trip ever made: that to space. With this as a key starting point, I looked into how to create a “cosmos” with dry ice and coloured lights.
Vol. 32: HOMEGROWN //
This was created during the Covid-19 pandemic and therefore was focused on the UK. For the 100ml shoot I went with a tongue-in-cheek approach and focused on the weather – us Brits love talking about it, mainly because it’s always raining.
Product shoots // Vol. 19 - 33
What to Pack
What to Pack" is a regular SUITCASE feature showcasing travel essentials. Initially shot on white backgrounds, it evolved into colorful flat lays. In 2019, I was tasked with redesigning the section with a higher budget, opting to focus solely on still-life photography, which I found more effective, reallocating resources from models to props.
*Shot by Mitch Payne and Set Design by Maya Linhares-Marx
Vol. 30: HEALTH //
The shoot for this issue features old-school gym equipment, prompting feelings of nostalgia among our 25-40 year old demographic, while a bold, coloured background keeps it feeling contemporary
Vol. 32: HOMEGROWN //
As this issue is UK based, I decided to draw on the idea of allotments, linking both to the theme of “Homegrown” and because they are quintessentially British. Contrasting these set ups with strong colour backgrounds gives them a contemporary feel.
The Carry-on
Product shoots // Vol. 19 - 33
"The Carry On" is a regular SUITCASE feature where a key figure is interviewed about their travel rituals and favorite products. I led the still-life shoot, creatively linking the featured products to the interview.
*Shot by Mitch Payne and Set Design by Maya Linhares-Marx
Vol. 29: TASTE //
The image featured is of chef Elizabeth Haigh in our Taste issue. She talks about her parents moving from Singapore to England when she was a child, so we selected plates and cutlery from the two different regions to represent how her travels have shaped her career.
Vol. 33: COLLECTIVE //
Anine Bing's story reads like a 21st-century fairy tale. In 2012, the influencer-turned-designer launched her namesake womenswear from her LA garage. With this in mind, I wanted us to recreate what this might of looked like, playing on the contrast and juxtaposition of garage tools mixed within fabrics and textiles tools.
Social Media
Marketing
Working in a small team required multitasking across various mediums, including social media. With a large, loyal following, we used our platforms to engage with our audience, sharing new articles, competitions, and updates on each issue’s release.
Fashion videos
Creative Direction of Post-Production
Working on the creative direction within the post production of our fashion videos with Sebastian Bland and videographer Connor Macleod. Working on the flow and pace of the videos, along with the backtracks and telling the story.
