Menos No Es Mas
Editorial Design, Illustration & Print Design
Menos no es más is a guided recovery journal for eating disorders, created in collaboration with influencer Mariana Palacios (1.5M+ followers). The journal combines therapeutic guidance with interactive prompts, emotion trackers, and art therapy exercises to support users in their healing process. I collaborated on the project’s visual identity, illustration style, and overall print design, with a focus on delivering a calming, approachable aesthetic aligned with the subject matter.
The goal of this project was to create a gender-neutral journal, so the color palette was decided to be orange, blue and muted green.
Cover
Example of Illustrations on Coated Paper
Example of Illustrations on Coated Paper
Quote and Mood Tracker in One Ink
One of my tasks was to create original illustrations that include spot illustrations, single page illustration, and full spreads for coated paper, as well as design multi-page layouts for uncoated stock using a two-ink system. I structured the interactive sections, such as trackers and daily reflections, for ease of use and visual balance. Throughout the project, I ensured that all design elements were converted to print-ready vectors, outlined all fonts, and optimized paths for clarity and scalability.
Print Design
On the production side, I handled color proofing, print setup, and final file preparation, applying CMYK color profiles and Pantone spot colors to ensure consistency across materials. I set precise bleeds, crop marks, safe zones, margins, and trim sizes, performing thorough quality control on all print PDFs to prevent resolution issues, font substitution, or overprint errors. Special attention was given to maintaining color fidelity across coated and uncoated papers, ensuring therapeutic visuals translated smoothly from screen to print.
Uncoated Layout 1
Uncoated Layout 2
Coated Layout 1
Coated Layout 2
