ADC Young Guns
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YG22
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney
Sam Whitney is an art director, designer, and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2022 he has served as Art Director at the Opinion section of The New York Times, working across print and digital platforms. Previously, he worked at WIRED. His conceptual imagemaking is often driven by an attempt at humor.
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The New York Times, Sunday Opinion Art Direction
Director of Photography: Jackie Bates
Illustrations by: Anton Shebetko, Pablo Delcan, Chantal Jahchan, Tomi Um, Tyler Comrie
Title
The New York Times, Sunday Opinion Art Direction
Agency
Sam Whitney
Client
YG22 | Sam Whitney
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney_10
Category
2024 YG Work: YG22
ROLE IN PROJECT
As art director, my role involved conceptualizing creative artwork ideas, commissions freelance artists to expand upon and execute concepts, and design the layouts for the entirety of the section.
PROJECT CREDITS
Design Director: Frank AugugliaroDirector of Photography: Jackie Bates
Illustrations by: Anton Shebetko, Pablo Delcan, Chantal Jahchan, Tomi Um, Tyler Comrie
The New York Times, Opinion Digital Art Direction
Illustrations by: Andreas Emil Lund, Timo Lenzen, Brendan Conroy, Ben Denzer, Evan Cohen, Joanne Joo, Karlotta Freier, Kent Rogowski, Luca Schenardi
Title
The New York Times, Opinion Digital Art Direction
Agency
Sam Whitney
Client
YG22 | Sam Whitney
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney_20
Category
2024 YG Work: YG22
ROLE IN PROJECT
As art director, I collaborated with editors and writers to interpret drafts and conceptualize visual solutions, as well as commission freelance artists to expand upon and execute concepts.
PROJECT CREDITS
Design Director: Frank AugugliaroIllustrations by: Andreas Emil Lund, Timo Lenzen, Brendan Conroy, Ben Denzer, Evan Cohen, Joanne Joo, Karlotta Freier, Kent Rogowski, Luca Schenardi
The New York Times, Op-Art Direction and Editing
Design Director: Frank Augugliaro
Digital Design Director: Jessia Ma
Co-Art Director: Damien Saatdjian
Illustrations by: Amir B Jahabin, Julian Glander, George Wylesol, Derek Abella, Millie von Platen, Annie Jen, Sophi Gullbrants, BrĀ·ulio Amado, Joi Fulton, Max Wittert, Shira Inbar, Erik Carter, Francesco Chiacchio
Title
The New York Times, Op-Art Direction and Editing
Agency
Sam Whitney
Client
YG22 | Sam Whitney
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney_30
Category
2024 YG Work: YG22
ROLE IN PROJECT
As art director, I pitch ideas for stories, and collaborate with other design team members to conceptualize the pieces, commission freelance artists to collaborate with, edit drafts, and design online experiences. I also collaborate with editors to turn story pitches from writers into visual stories.
PROJECT CREDITS
Creative Director: Kate ElazeguiDesign Director: Frank Augugliaro
Digital Design Director: Jessia Ma
Co-Art Director: Damien Saatdjian
Illustrations by: Amir B Jahabin, Julian Glander, George Wylesol, Derek Abella, Millie von Platen, Annie Jen, Sophi Gullbrants, BrĀ·ulio Amado, Joi Fulton, Max Wittert, Shira Inbar, Erik Carter, Francesco Chiacchio
The New York Times, Opinion In-house Illustration
Design Director: Frank Augugliaro
Title
The New York Times, Opinion In-house Illustration
Agency
Sam Whitney
Client
YG22 | Sam Whitney
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney_40
Category
2024 YG Work: YG22
ROLE IN PROJECT
As art director, I am responsible for conceptualizing and executing quick turnaround in-house illustrations, and to create a conceptual and visual language to further the brand of the section.
PROJECT CREDITS
Creative Director: Kate ElazeguiDesign Director: Frank Augugliaro
WIRED Magazine Editorial Art Direction and Design
Design Directors: Roger Gurbani, Alyssa Walker
Artwork by: Jules Julien, Yann Bastard, Geoff Kim
Title
WIRED Magazine Editorial Art Direction and Design
Agency
Sam Whitney
Client
YG22 | Sam Whitney
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney_50
Category
2024 YG Work: YG22
ROLE IN PROJECT
As Sr. Designer, I collaborated with editors to interpret stories, collaborated with freelance artists to ideate artwork concepts, and designed print layouts for the monthly magazine issues.
PROJECT CREDITS
Creative Director: Maili HolimanDesign Directors: Roger Gurbani, Alyssa Walker
Artwork by: Jules Julien, Yann Bastard, Geoff Kim
WIRED In-house Illustration
Design Directors: Roger Gurbani, Alyssa Walker
Title
WIRED In-house Illustration
Agency
Sam Whitney
Client
YG22 | Sam Whitney
Annual ID
YG22_Whitney_60
Category
2024 YG Work: YG22
ROLE IN PROJECT
As Sr. Designed, I collaborated with editors to conceptualize and execute illustration for print and digital stories, and develop a conceptual and visual language for the magazine.
PROJECT CREDITS
Creative Director: Maili HolimanDesign Directors: Roger Gurbani, Alyssa Walker
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