Hailey Evans

A health feature that takes an inside look at local boutique wellness center Inner Space, and its entrepreneurial owner Brandy Gilmartin.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/08/29/wellness-wonderland/

A career profile of former IBO professional boxer, John Roby.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2024/01/16/light-as-feathers-tough-as-nails/

Local artists with autism talk about their experience with neurodivergence and how art has helped them manage its symptoms and find connection.

Written for dsm magazine’s annual special publication “Lifting the Veil,” which focuses on mental health awareness and advocacy.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/11/09/a-new-frame-of-mind/

A recipe feature for the perfect tailgate dishes. For this feature I also attended the photoshoot to help with food styling and art direction.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/08/29/the-taste-of-victory/

A photo story featuring a local couple’s recent destination wedding in Palm Springs, California.

Written for dsm magazine’s annual weddings special section.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/11/15/p-s-we-love-you/

A food feature detailing popular side dishes at restaurants around town.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/11/14/sidekicks/

A short profile of Ballet Des Moines dancer Chiyo Nishida, and their favorite places in Des Moines.

Written for dsm magazine’s recurring section “Discover Diverse Des Moines.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/11/14/a-hop-skip-and-a-jump-around-town/

A home feature detailing a mid-century modern A-frame lake house with sunset views surrounded by nature.

Written for ia magazine.

https://iapublication.com/lakeside-getaway/

Details about each of the four winning bars from the Iowa Restaurant Association’s annual State Mixology Championship 2023 competition.

Written for ia magazine.

https://iapublication.com/mix-it-up/

A profile of Connor McMahon, a Des Moines native who relocated to Paso Robles, California to open his own winery and vineyard. After several years, his wines launched in Iowa.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/08/29/from-corn-to-corks/

Style Q&A with Iowa-by-way-of-NYC transplant Berchell Egerton for dsm’s recurring style section center spread, “Look.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/06/27/meet-berchell-egerton/

A look into Central Iowa creative consulting firm Group Creative Services on creating public art solutions integrating infrastructure and community-building plans. The piece details current creative projects in the works to reinvigorate several communities, and how public art can inspire cultural and economic development through placemaking.

Written for Des Moines’ weekly business journal, Business Record.

https://www.businessrecord.com/developing-communities-through-public-art/

Recipe feature of early summer picnic foods. For this feature I also attended the photoshoot to help with food styling and art direction.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/05/02/take-it-outside/

A people and business profile of Des Moines local, Laura Biggins. The owner of The Vinyl Studio, a screen printing boutique in Valley Junction, is also a fashion designer in her own right. She recently launched her own fashion brand XIX.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/05/02/trending-in-des-moines/

A short profile of Des Moines local Isaac Lovan, who performs drag under the stage name Vana B, shares his favorite spots around the city.

Written for dsm magazine’s recurring section “Discover Diverse Des Moines.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/03/07/best-of-both-worlds/

Photo story detailing images shot by architectural photographer Chris Boeke.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/03/07/fresh-perspectives/

Style Q&A with former Afghan model Laila Naseri for dsm’s recurring style section center spread, “Look.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/01/17/meet-laila-naseri/

A profile of local entrepreneur Linda Tong, who went viral on TikTok for her hand-designed planners and stationary products.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/01/17/according-to-plan/

A roundup of three local bars and restaurants to enjoy creative drinks during Dry January.

Written for dsm magazine’s weekly digital newsletter, dsmWeekly.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2023/01/04/3-places-to-find-clever-nonalcoholic-cocktails/

Style Q&A with nonbinary photographer Scott Bruxvoort for dsm’s recurring style section center spread, “Look.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/11/01/meet-scott-bruxvoort/

A feature of local couples for dsm’s annual special wedding section.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/11/01/local-love/

I asked four pro wedding vendors for their tips to help couples create their dream weddings.

Written for dsm magazine’s annual special wedding section.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/11/01/the-art-of-i-dos/

A photo story detailing ariel shots photographed by drone photographer Tom Gustafson.

Written for ia magazine.

https://iapublication.com/going-above-and-beyond/

Style Q&A with artist and model MahaRajaa Camp-Bey for dsm’s recurring style section center spread, “Look.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/09/08/meet-maharajaa-camp-bey-aka-seven-mindz/

An annual feature that celebrates six LGBTQ Iowans and one ally who have made the state a safer, more equitable place thanks to the work they have done in their respective queer communities. I profiled each of the 2022 honorees.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/09/08/lgbtq-legacy-leaders-2022/

A preview of two local home decor stores in downtown Des Moines.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/07/07/careful-curations/

Style Q&A with vintage clothing collector and entreprenuer Lucas Paul for dsm’s recurring style section center spread, “Look.”

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/07/07/meet-lucas-paul/

Editorial listings created for Des Moines’ annual Restaurant Week. For 2022, the editorial package underwent an entire redesign.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/07/07/place-your-orders/

A travel feature with Chris Diebel, founding partner of Bubba restaurant, suggesting where to stay, what to do, and where to dine at his favorite vacation spot: Stillwater, Minnesota.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/07/07/side-trip-to-stillwater/

A short Q+A with Broadway star Pierre Jean Gonzalez, who played the lead in “Hamilton” during it’s run at the Des Moines Civic Center in 2022.

Written for dsm magazine’s weekly digital newsletter, dsmWeekly.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/05/18/pierre-jean-gonzalez-stars-as-alexander-hamilton/

Nizigiyimana Danifodi, an immigrant from Tanzania, opened his own custom suit and tailoring business in Des Moines. He shares is story and some style tips for wearing a suit.

Written for dsm magazine.

https://dsmmagazine.com/2022/05/02/all-suited-up/

Articles written for the Iowa State University College of Design’s fall 2020 alumni newsletter, Inspire. Includes a profile on ISU alumna Michelle Ohle and a feature story on design professors’ involvement within the Ames arts community.

A magazine design and editorial project for class pretending to create a spread for InStyle’s front-of-book section “the START,” including original written copy based on first-hand research of products mentioned and catchy subtitles.

Articles written for the Iowa State University College of Design’s spring 2020 alumni newsletter, Inspire. Includes a profile on ISU alumna Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar, a 20th anniversary recap article on the Savanna Studio class and an article on a team of industrial design students tasked with reimagining and redesigning a pontoon model for pontoon manufacturing company, Crest Marine LLC.

Articles written for the Iowa State University College of Design’s fall 2019 alumni newsletter, Inspire. Includes a profile on ISU alumna Abby Luchsinger and a story on three visiting scholars from South Africa in a university collaboration with the University of Limpopo.

A project for class using Adobe InDesign to create a imagined spread in a pop culture magazine for the K-pop band, Blackpink, including original layout and page design.

Written for TREND magazine’s spring 2019 print edition, this article profiles an up-and-coming band. I talked with the band members about their formation, their sound, how they balance schoolwork and their career goals as a band.

Find on Page 56: https://www.trendmagisu.com/issue/rediscovered-youth

Written for TREND magazine’s fall 2018 print edition. How did women go from corsets and petticoats to bra burning and ripped jeans? A look at the history of women’s dress and how it has been used as a tool of self-expression and empowerment for generations of women.

Find on Page 43: https://www.trendmagisu.com/issue/prospective-noise