The original version of the guide was difficult to navigate, with inconsistent layout, dense text blocks, and low visual hierarchy. As a result, readers were overwhelmed, and educators had a harder time using it as a facilitation tool.
I was asked to redesign the guide to:

• Improve readability and flow

• Visually reflect the tone and depth of the film

• Make the material more inviting and useful for students and educators alike

• Conducted a UX-style audit of the original file, identifying layout, legibility, and accessibility issues

• Defined content groupings and applied a new typographic hierarchy

• Introduced a consistent, spacious layout to reduce cognitive load

• Added visual framing to highlight key quotes, terms, and discussion prompts

• Selected colors and fonts that evoke seriousness without being harsh, keeping trauma-informed design in mind

A professionally designed 22-page viewing guide that is:

• Intentionally paced to match the emotional intensity of the film

• Organized with clear sections for pre-viewing, during viewing, and post-viewing reflection

• Formatted for easy use both digitally and in print

• Consistent in tone, structure, and visual hierarchy

• The redesigned guide is now distributed as the default companion to the film for educators, students, and community groups

• Educators reported it was “much easier to teach from” and allowed for more thoughtful group facilitation

• Helped reinforce the film’s impact by supporting sustained, structured engagement

If brought in earlier, I would have collaborated on the content strategy itself, helping define the learning outcomes, activity structure, and alignment with justice-centered pedagogy. I’d also love to see this resource evolve into a digital, interactive format in the future.