As an experienced writer, editor and consultant, I've spent over decade across print and digital. Specialising in art, photography, design and culture, I'm particularly interested in championing working-class creatives through my work, and providing a platform for underrepresented talent.
I'm currently the managing editor of design magazine Anima, please get in touch with tips, projects and PR for both print and online at aylajangelos@gmail.com.
I regularly contribute to titles such as i-D, Dazed, It's Nice That, Port, AnOther, D&AD and WePresent, and I've also had work published in Sixteen Journal, Creative Boom, One Magazine, Feature Shoot, Creative Lives in Progress, Whitelies, Coeval, Exit Magazine, SixtySix, The Brand Identity among others. Everything I've written for It's Nice That can be found here, and Port here.
Previously, I joined It's Nice That as online editor after working freelance with the team for over six years. I came on board to oversee a new editorial strategy, lead the editorial team and manage the daily output on the site. I've penned nearly 1,000 articles during my time at INT, and commissioned dozens of high-performing features that saw over 50% increase in page views – personal highlights include a piece on creative grief; navigating the industry as an introvert; designing for the deaf community; why rebrands are starting to look the same; how design has impacted relationships; the importance of public libraries; and how to make long-lasting work. I was also the editorial lead for the annual Forward Thinking series in 2023 and 2024.
I've also worked with a number of brands on copywriting, strategy, consultancy and research. I'm open to paid opportunities, please get in touch if you'd like to discuss.
Projects
- “I don’t want to do anything about dying anymore”: Marina Abramović on why she’s had enough of deathThe Serbian artist has long placed a focus on the subject of mortality, as seen in her recent project The 7 Deaths of Maria Callas. We spoke to her to find out more about her new work and why, after nearly 50 years, she’s ready “to do living”. Article published on It's Nice That, 16 November 2020. https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/marina-abramovic-the-7-deaths-of-maria-callas-art-161120
- An exclusive chat with photographer Chris Killip and his son – who uncovered a lost archive of an 80s punk venueIn 2016, Matthew Killip discovered a box of contact sheets at his father’s studio documenting 80s punk venue, The Station. Here, the father and son chat about this serendipitous recovery. Article published on It's Nice That, 15 April 2020. https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/chris-killip-the-station-photography-150420
- How Can Illustration Be Used as an Effective Tool for Activism?An age-old means of communication, illustration has long been used to tell stories, but it now has more urgency than ever. Article published on Elephant magazine, 25 Aug 2020 https://elephant.art/can-illustration-be-used-as-a-tool-for-activism-25082020/
- Photojournalist Shahidul Alam on his new book and notorious 101-day incarcerationOver a year since he was taken from his home and arrested, we speak to the Bangladeshi photojournalist about his ongoing fight for social justice and his new book, The Tide Will Turn. It's Nice That, March 2020 https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/shahidul-alam-the-tide-will-turn-photography-040320
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Work history
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Managing EditorAnima Magazine
London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance WriterDazed Media
London, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Interviewing
- Research
- Cms
- SEO
- Social Media Management
- Journalism
- Copywriting
- Feature Writing
Education
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BA (Hons) English Bournemouth University
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom