Study Abroad Scrapbook: Capturing my semester in Florence through photography, memories, and thoughtful layout design.
OVERVIEW
During the spring semester of my junior year, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. Throughout the semester, I documented my experiences by posting daily photos and reflections on Instagram. Using this archive as a guide, I organized moments from the semester into a cohesive book that captures the places, experiences, and memories that defined my time abroad.
TYPE & TIMELINE
Passion Project
6 weeks (Fall 2025)
ROLE
Editorial Designer
TEAM
Solo Designer
TOOLS
InDesign
Photoshop
Study Abroad Scrapbook: Capturing my semester in Florence through photography, memories, and thoughtful layout design.
OVERVIEW
During the spring semester of my junior year, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. Throughout the semester, I documented my experiences by posting daily photos and reflections on Instagram. Using this archive as a guide, I organized moments from the semester into a cohesive book that captures the places, experiences, and memories that defined my time abroad.
ROLE
Editorial Designer
TEAM
Solo Designer
TYPE & TIMELINE
Passion Project
6 weeks (Fall 2025)
TOOLS
InDesign
Photoshop
Study Abroad Scrapbook: Capturing my semester in Florence through photography, memories, and thoughtful layout design.
OVERVIEW
During the spring semester of my junior year, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. Throughout the semester, I documented my experiences by posting daily photos and reflections on Instagram. Using this archive as a guide, I organized moments from the semester into a cohesive book that captures the places, experiences, and memories that defined my time abroad.
ROLE
Editorial Designer
TYPE & TIMELINE
Passion Project
6 weeks (Fall 2025)
TOOLS
InDesign
Photoshop
TEAM
Solo Designer
Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance.
OVERVIEW
Nightlife should be fun, exciting, and safe, but for many women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and newcomers, it often feels daunting. Navigating nightlife without reliable safety information can lead to anxiety and missed opportunities for connection. That’s where Vibe Check comes in — a Y2K-inspired safety app that provides real-time safety ratings, live alerts, and community-driven tools to empower nightlife enthusiasts to explore confidently and connect meaningfully. Vibe Check transforms nightlife into a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.
ROLE
UX/UI Design
TYPE & TIMELINE
10 week Internship
Summer 2025
TOOLS
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
Canva
TEAM
Zofia Farley
Sandra Sanchez
Olivia Koerner
Alyssa Black
Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance.
OVERVIEW
Nightlife should be fun, exciting, and safe, but for many women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and newcomers, it often feels daunting. Navigating nightlife without reliable safety information can lead to anxiety and missed opportunities for connection. That’s where Vibe Check comes in — a Y2K-inspired safety app that provides real-time safety ratings, live alerts, and community-driven tools to empower nightlife enthusiasts to explore confidently and connect meaningfully. Vibe Check transforms nightlife into a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.
ROLE
UX/UI Design
TYPE & TIMELINE
10 week Internship
Summer 2025
TOOLS
Figma
Photoshop
Illustrator
Canva
TEAM
Zofia Farley
Sandra Sanchez
Olivia Koerner
Alyssa Black
DESIGN PROCESS
GRID SYSTEM
Reviewed and analyzed Figma files across multiple partners to understand different approaches to offer design, file organization, and component structure. Compared how layouts, hierarchy, and components were adapted for different audiences and markets, identifying patterns that supported clarity, scalability, and efficient iteration.
GRID SYSTEM
Each spread is built on a custom layout grid inspired by a landmark or location from that country. The grid structure is derived from the shapes and lines within the reference image, helping visually connect the design of the page to the place it represents.
GRID SYSTEM
Each spread is built on a custom layout grid inspired by a landmark or location from that country. The grid structure is derived from the shapes and lines within the reference image, helping visually connect the design of the page to the place it represents.
REFLECTION
This project took me down memory lane and gave me the opportunity to revisit my time studying abroad in Florence. I had always wanted to turn the photos and moments I documented on Instagram into a physical scrapbook so I could have a tangible record of that experience. The process also served as a great refresher on InDesign, allowing me to experiment with editorial layouts and grid systems while bringing those memories to life in a thoughtfully designed book.
REFLECTION
This project took me down memory lane and gave me the opportunity to revisit my time studying abroad in Florence. I had always wanted to turn the photos and moments I documented on Instagram into a physical scrapbook so I could have a tangible record of that experience. The process also served as a great refresher on InDesign, allowing me to experiment with editorial layouts and grid systems while bringing those memories to life in a thoughtfully designed book.
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REFLECTION
This project took me down memory lane and gave me the opportunity to revisit my time studying abroad in Florence. I had always wanted to turn the photos and moments I documented on Instagram into a physical scrapbook so I could have a tangible record of that experience. The process also served as a great refresher on InDesign, allowing me to experiment with editorial layouts and grid systems while bringing those memories to life in a thoughtfully designed book.
Other projects
Allianz Partners
Redesigning embedded travel insurance offers across airline and lodging booking flows to improve clarity, trust, and conversion.
RALI
A protein coffee designed for sustained, functional energy.
Tamagotchi
The LoveLock Edition reimagines the iconic digital pet as a shared ritual designed to strengthen relationships through play.