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.