Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Summer 2026 Magazine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Summer 2026 Magazine demonstrates how editorial design can elevate storytelling while strengthening a brand's connection to its community. Conceived, written, designed, and produced entirely in-house by the school's marketing and communications department, the 88-page, perfect-bound publication reflects the school's mission of improving the health of Nevada through education, research, and patient care. The design approach centered on emotional storytelling, visual clarity, and purposeful pacing. Photography anchors each feature, while clean typography, bold use of brand colors, and carefully crafted layouts create an engaging reading experience. Every spread was designed to balance sophistication with accessibility, allowing complex healthcare stories to resonate with a broad audience. Unified by the theme of community, the publication celebrates the physicians, educators, students, researchers, philanthropists, and partners whose collective efforts are transforming healthcare across Nevada. The editorial design reinforces this message by creating meaningful visual connections between people, place, and purpose. More than an annual publication, the magazine serves as the school's flagship brand piece by engaging prospective students, alumni, donors, faculty, and community partners while demonstrating how thoughtful design can inspire, inform, and build trust. To expand its reach, the magazine is also available as an interactive digital flipbook at unlv.edu/medicine/magazine, extending its impact beyond the printed page.

From the original award submission.