The New York Times
| Table of Contents Redesign
Task
Redesign the linear table of contents for The New York Times, February 11th, 2018 issue.
Solution
Redesigned with color and lines to create a more intuitive, user-driven navigation of articles.
My Role
Ideator and sole designer, refining the concept with peer feedback to ensure functionality and appeal.
| User Navigation
| Imagery
| Color Coding
Most magazine tables of contents follow a linear, sequential layout, which I find too plain and predictable.
For this project, I redesigned the table of contents from an old New York Times issue, aiming to give readers the freedom to browse and choose content in a more dynamic way.
Images are linked by colored thread, adding context and defining the article’s theme.
The back page, typically reserved for editorial pieces, maintains a traditional, linear layout to stay true to its purpose.
The feature article takes center stage, with blue from the half-page image echoed in the title and pull quote.
