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Chelsea Conrad
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Ben Giles for "Inside your body, aging unfolds at remarkably different rates"

I commissioned a series of handmade collages from artist Ben Giles for a story by The Washington Post about organs aging at different rates. This project received a Bronze award from the Society of News Design in 2025.

Haruka Aoiki for "Does your relationship help you grow?"

Illustrations that I art directed by Haruka Aoki for a Valentine’s Day quiz about sustainable relationships. Story by Tara Parker-Pope. Edited by Hannah Good.

Dror Cohen for "Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word"

An illustration that I art directed by Dror Cohen for "Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word: Progress"

David Milan for "The Weed Report"

A cover that I art directed a The Washington Post special section. Illustration by David Milan. This project received an Award of Excellence from The Society of News Design in 2024.

Vanessa Saba for “How doctors dismiss women’s pain."

An interactive story that I designed and art directed for The Washington Post: “From heart disease to IUDs: How doctors dismiss women’s pain”

Photo Illustrations by Vanessa Saba. Development by Garland Potts. Story by Lindsey Bever.

Khyati Trehan for "Inside the scientific quest to reverse human aging."

I commissioned Khyati Trehan to create a series of illustrations for a story called “Inside the scientific quest to reverse human aging” by Gretchen Reynolds at The Washington Post.

Live Drawing: How Americans in 6 cities reacted to Trump’s win

We collaborated with six comic artists in six cities across America to live draw reactions they saw to the 2024 Presidental Election in their town.

Sketchbook: How Americans in 6 cities reacted to Trump’s win

Illustrators in order of appearance below:
Fabiola Lara, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Evan Verrilli, Cincinatti, Ohio
Hannah Good, Washington D.C.
Sean Knickerbocker, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ianakas Banks, Atlanta, Georgia
Yasmeen Abedifard, San Fransisco Bay Area

This project received an Award of Excellence from the Society of News Design.

Ibrahim Rayintakath for "Americans are sleeping more than ever."

I commissioned an immersive topper from artist Ibrahim Rayintakath for a story at The Washington Post about the sleep habits of Americans.

Anne Bentley for "What science tells us about the mood-boosting effects of indoor plants."

A Local Living cover that I art directed for The Washington Post. Illustration by Anne Bentley.

Luis Mazón for "10 ways to start running even if you kind of hate it"

An interactive story and series of illustrations that I art directed for “10 ways to start running even if you kind of hate it” from The Washington Post. Illustrations by Luis Mazón.

Gemma Correll Women's Health Comics

I art directed two Perspetive comics about women’s health by Gemma Correll for Well+Being at The Washington Post:

Anxious about your first mammogram? Here’s what I learned.

The awkward — but necessary — experience of getting a Pap smear

Marine Buffard for Washington Post x Headspace Meditation Series

A series of animated meditation videos that I art directed for a partnership between Headspace and The Washington Post. Illustrations by Marine Buffard.

3-minute meditation: This short breathing exercise is a stress buster

Listen to a 3-minute meditation: How to tend your inner garden

Listen to a 3-minute meditation: A guide to mindful eating

A short meditation to spark joy

3-minute meditation: How to wind down before bed

Listen to a 3-minute meditation: How to befriend your body

Celia Jacobs for "Five things to try instead of ending a friendship" comic

A comic that I art directed for the Ask a Therapist column at The Washington Post called "Five things to try instead of ending a friendship.”

Illustrated by Celia Jacobs. Written by Emma Nadler. Edited by Hannah Good.

Tiana Crispino for the Aging Well Issue

An illustration that I art directed for the Aging Well issue of Health & Science at The Washington Post. Illustration by Tiana Crispino.

George Wylesol for "Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health."

An interactive story I designed and art directed for The Washington Post: Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health.

Illustrations by George Wylesol. Development by Garland Potts. Story by Richrad Sima.

This project received an Award of Excellence from The Society of News Design in 2024.

George Wylesol for the Brain Matters column

I work with George Wylesol each week to create an illustration for the Brain Matters column at The Washington Post. I received an Award of Excellence from The Society of News Design for the art direction of this column in 2024.

Celia Jacobs for the Ask a Therapist column

I work with illustrator Celia Jacobs every week to create an illustration for the Ask a Therapist column at The Washington Post.

Agnes Jonas for "How AI could find dementia sooner"

I commissioned an illustration from Agnes Jonas for a story about AI helping to diagnose Alzheimer’s faster.

Abbey Lossing for the Well+Being Newsletter

I work with illustrator Abbey Lossing weekly to create an illustration for the Well+Being newsletter.

Daniel Jerman for "The 2023 Well+Being gift guide"

I commissioned this 3D animation from Daniel Jurman for the Well+Being 2023 Gift Guide.

Seb Agresti for "15 tools every homeowner should have"

A Local Living cover that I art directed for The Washington Post. Illustration by Seb Agresti.

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Ben Giles for "Inside your body, aging unfolds at remarkably different rates"

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Haruka Aoiki for "Does your relationship help you grow?"

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Dror Cohen for "Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word"

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David Milan for "The Weed Report"

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Vanessa Saba for “How doctors dismiss women’s pain."

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Khyati Trehan for "Inside the scientific quest to reverse human aging."

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Live Drawing: How Americans in 6 cities reacted to Trump’s win

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Ibrahim Rayintakath for "Americans are sleeping more than ever."

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Anne Bentley for "What science tells us about the mood-boosting effects of indoor plants."

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Luis Mazón for "10 ways to start running even if you kind of hate it"

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Gemma Correll Women's Health Comics

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Marine Buffard for Washington Post x Headspace Meditation Series

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Celia Jacobs for "Five things to try instead of ending a friendship" comic

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Tiana Crispino for the Aging Well Issue

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George Wylesol for "Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health."

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George Wylesol for the Brain Matters column

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Celia Jacobs for the Ask a Therapist column

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Agnes Jonas for "How AI could find dementia sooner"

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Abbey Lossing for the Well+Being Newsletter

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Daniel Jerman for "The 2023 Well+Being gift guide"

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Seb Agresti for "15 tools every homeowner should have"

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