On Foot Comic
2024
New York City, USA
Immigration, Displacement, Creative Journalism
Summary
On Foot (A Pie in Spanish) documents the experiences of people navigating one of the world's most dangerous migration routes. Produced with Doctors Without Borders, the work was grounded in field research at MSF mobile clinics in Mexico City and direct interviews with migrants. The final campaign brought visibility to an underreported crisis and translated complex testimony and data into accessible, human-centered storytelling across platforms.
My Role
As Multimedia Graphic Designer at MSF-USA, I led the design of a cross-platform campaign that included a long-form illustrated comic based on first-hand interviews, along with supporting social media assets, merchandise, and digital visuals. I shaped the narrative, developed the visual identity, and created illustrations that protected participants’ anonymity while honoring their stories. I also contributed to the broader storytelling strategy to ensure the work resonated across MSF’s channels and partner media outlets.
Check out the full comic here.
Process
The process pushed me to think beyond design and consider the responsibility of representing someone else’s story. Speaking with migrants, often through interpretation, taught me to listen carefully, follow journalistic standards, and be intentional about privacy and anonymity. Some conversations were deeply emotional, including moments when people cried as they shared their experiences. I carried that care into the visual storytelling, using illustration to protect identities while preserving the humanity of their stories. I also participated in interviews for Mexican national television, radio, articles, and podcasts, which expanded my understanding of how these stories are shaped and communicated across different media.
Collaborators
Comic Con Experience (Mexico)
Doctors Without Borders USA
Médicos Sin Fronteras (México)
Sergio Perez
Maria Chavarria
Elias Primoff
Leila Rafei
Lei Salerno
Karen Sandoval