This project involved the design and final production of the Tribal Climate Resiliency Plan for the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, a Native sovereign nation located in Los Angeles and eastern Ventura Counties. The plan serves as a long-term blueprint for addressing climate-related risks across tribal territory while strengthening cultural identity, self-determination, and environmental stewardship.
The report documents the Tribe’s integrated approach to climate resilience—combining traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary science and data to address extreme heat, wildfire, flooding, and energy system challenges. Developed over an 18-month collaborative process with environmental organizations and academic partners, the plan reflects both ancestral responsibility and forward-looking action.
I was commissioned to take over and complete the design of the publication, building upon an existing visual direction established earlier in the process. My role focused on refining and unifying the report into a cohesive, publish-ready document. This included maintaining consistent iconography, carefully integrating relevant high-quality imagery, and developing dynamic page spreads that interweave narrative content with data-based charts and graphics.
Drawing on my expertise in print and editorial design, the final layout emphasizes clarity, hierarchy, and flow—ensuring complex information remains accessible while honoring cultural context. The design supports the plan’s dual goals: advancing climate justice and environmental action while remaining culturally competent and grounded in Indigenous values.
This project reflects my ability to steward large-scale, mission-critical publications—translating layered content into clear, respectful, and visually coherent design systems that serve both community and policy audiences.
Tools: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Deliverable: Tribal climate resiliency plan publication
Focus: Publication design, environmental justice, culturally grounded communication
Deliverable: Tribal climate resiliency plan publication
Focus: Publication design, environmental justice, culturally grounded communication
