handbook guide
Layout design + illustrations
UNAIDS - Factsheet Design
I worked with UNAIDS on the Education Plus Initiative—a multi-agency effort to improve outcomes for adolescent girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative addresses the intersection of education, gender inequality, and HIV risk.
- CLIENT UNAIDS Education Plus Initiative
- CATEGORY Visual Design, Illustration, Information Design
Scope of Work
My role spanned multiple design outputs:
- – Editorial illustrations for newsletters
- – Flyer and campaign materials
- – Country factsheet design (data visualization + layout)
- – Illustration assets for video
This required translating complex, sensitive data into clear, engaging, culturally grounded visuals across formats.
The Challenge
The Zambia factsheet needed to: Present dense statistical data in a simple, accessible way, Balance data credibility with visual warmth, Use pictograms and illustration to improve comprehension, Feel engaging for donors, policymakers, and public audiences
Design Approach
I approached this as a system, not just a one-off layout:
- Pictogram Language — Consistent icons to humanize statistics
- Color-coded Narratives — Each theme visually distinct but cohesive
- Data Simplification — Complex stats into digestible visual chunks
- Hierarchy & Flow — Readers could scan while understanding the full story
Impact
- Transformed complex public health data into accessible visual communication
- Contributed to advocacy materials used across multiple countries
- Built a scalable visual system adaptable across print and digital formats
- Strengthened storytelling around girls’ education and HIV prevention
Education Plus Initiative Video (featuring illustration work)
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