Aubrey Word
Hi, I'm Aubrey, a designer and communicator crafting compelling visuals and strategy. Explore my work!
Design Awards
Based in North Carolina.
These are some of my design awards
1st Place Feature Spread Design
Awarded by the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (2022)
1st Place Sports Spread Design
Awarded by the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association (2024)
Gold Crown
Awarded by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (2023)
Who Am I
Hi, Aubrey Word, a designer and communicator passionate about visual storytelling. With a background in journalism, advertising, and public relations, I specialize in creating graphics that inform, engage, and enhance the story behind them. Whether for print, digital, or social media, my designs are crafted with purpose and clarity.
Currently, I work as a design desk staffer at The Daily Tar Heel, where I translate complex stories into compelling visuals. My experience in social media content production and customer service has shaped my ability to create designs that connect with audiences. Explore my portfolio to see how I bring ideas to life.
Featured gallery
Some of my favorite projects
Inside a Player's Mind
This graphic was designed for a newspaper story. The design playfully illustrates the mindset of a “player,” depicting a man inside a woman’s open mind, surrounded by symbols of love, romance, and confusion to visually represent his influence on her thoughts.
Chapel Hill-Carborro School District Job Cuts
This graphic was designed for a newspaper story. It illustrates the impact of job cuts in the Carrboro and Chapel Hill school district, depicting art, language, and music as struggling to hold up against the overwhelming force of budget-driven decisions.
Social Shutdown
This infographic-style spread from “The Torch” 2024 yearbook, As of Late, uses bold dark blue, red, and yellow visuals to break down the effects of social media on high school students, while also detailing Wake County’s plans to restrict platform access for middle and high schoolers. The design blends striking colors with clear data to create an engaging, informative look at the district’s evolving digital policies.
Women Have Power
This infographic-style spread from The Torch’s 2024 yearbook highlights the launch of the new Women’s Empowerment Club, using bold yellow tones to draw attention to its mission while celebrating the broader impact of women in society. Through dynamic visuals and informative design, the spread showcases the club’s goals, initiatives, and the importance of fostering a supportive community for young women.