Crafting the brand for this gritty publication, “The Burner Files,” I got privileged view into Geoffrey Cain’s adventurous career as a roving foreign correspondent & author.
Drawing inspiration from Geoffrey’s firsthand experiences in authoritarian and far-off locales—from the secretive corridors of North Korea to the expansive trans-Siberian railway across Russia; genocide in Cambodia & technological surveillance in China—the design echoes the gritty and retro undertones of his journalistic endeavors.
The limited color scheme adds a layer of intensity to the visual narrative, while the use of Geoffrey’s face, reminiscent of iconic political posters, reflects the man behind the stories.