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Chelsea Conrad
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Dror Cohen for "Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word: Progress"

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

Haruka Aoiki for "Does your relationship help you grow? Take our quiz to find out."

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.

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.

Christa Jarrold for the 7 Minute Workout Series

I designed and art directed a series of 7 Minute Workouts for The Washington Post, animated by Christa Jarrold.

The Original 7-Minute Workout

The Gentle 7-Minute Workout

The Power 7-Minute Workout

The 7-Minute Workout with Kids (coming soon)

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.

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

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.

Vanessa Saba for "“From heart disease to IUDs: 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Miguel Monkc for "Test your fitness at any age with these simple exercises"

An interactive story that I designed and art directed for The Washington Post: “Are you fit for your age? Try our fitness tuneup to find out.”

Illustrations by Miguel Monkc. Design collaboration and development by Carson TerBush. Story by Gretchen Reynolds.

This project received an Award of Excellence from the Society of News Design in 2025.

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 at The Washington Post

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 monitor brain health and find dementia sooner"

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

Abbey Lossing for "A nudge word can help you set a vision for 2025. Here’s how to choose one."

I commissioned Abbey Lossing to illustrate a moving lead illustration and several spots for an interactive story that I designed to help readers choose a “nudge word” to guide their 2025.

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.

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.

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

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Haruka Aoiki for "Does your relationship help you grow? Take our quiz to find out."

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

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Christa Jarrold for the 7 Minute Workout Series

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David Milan for "The Weed Report"

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Marine Buffard for Washington Post x Headspace Meditation Series

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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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Vanessa Saba for "“From heart disease to IUDs: How doctors dismiss women’s pain."

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

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Gemma Correll Women's Health Comics

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

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

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

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Miguel Monkc for "Test your fitness at any age with these simple exercises"

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George Wylesol for the Brain Matters column

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Celia Jacobs for the Ask a Therapist column at The Washington Post

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Agnes Jonas for "How AI could monitor brain health and find dementia sooner"

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Abbey Lossing for "A nudge word can help you set a vision for 2025. Here’s how to choose one."

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Tiana Crispino for the Aging Well Issue

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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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