VISUAL NARRATIVES

I’ve built my career in newsrooms and publications across Southern California, working as an art director and designer for the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, Village Voice Media, OC Family, Metromix Los Angeles, and nearly every community newspaper in the region.

My work has always centered on bringing stories to life visually, whether through bold covers, engaging features, or thoughtful design systems. I’m passionate about conceptualizing how stories can be told across every spectrum, from print pages that readers hold in their hands to digital platforms that reach them wherever they are.

2025

Art direction and design:
Laila Derakhshanian
Illustration: Jeffrey Goertzen