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Student & Mentor

Student

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Chiara Giangola</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Oakwood School</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Grade 11</div></div>

Personality

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Creative</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Sociable</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Fast Learner</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Receptive to Feedback</p></div></div>

Interests

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Fashion</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Pop Culture</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Mandarin</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Publishing</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Travel</p></div></div>

Mentor

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-top-info"><div class="inter-700 _20">Sarah Sadati</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">Yale University</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align">French and Global Affairs</div></div>

Personality

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Supportive</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Detail-Oriented</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Accountable</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-light-yellow"><p class="inter-400 _16">Organized</p></div></div>

Interests

<div class="student-mentor-item-div-tags-wrapp"><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Fashion Publishing</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Content Creation</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Visual Design</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">Brand Development</p></div><div class="case-study-pill bg-white"><p class="inter-400 _16">International Perspective</p></div></div>

What They Set Out To Do

Chiara, a creative and sociable 11th grader at Oakwood in Los Angeles, had a vision for a fashion publication but struggled with time management and project completion. Coming from a Mandarin immersion school in NYC and having a parent in the fashion industry, she possessed unique perspectives but needed structured guidance. Sarah's experience in campus publications and global affairs approach provided the perfect balance of creative encouragement and accountability that Chiara needed to transform her concept into a sophisticated magazine exploring diverse cultural themes.

The Perfect Match

<div class="case-study-match-wrapper"><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Shared Publishing Passion</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Sarah's background in founding and editing campus publications paired perfectly with Chiara's vision for Magnify, creating a dynamic where magazine creation was approached with professional standards and genuine enthusiasm.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Creative Structure Balance</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Sarah's organizational skills complemented Chiara's creative vision, providing the framework, accountability, and mentoring approach needed to transform conceptual ideas into completed issues across varied themes.</div></div><div class="match-item"><div class="apercu-mono-pro-700 _20">Cultural Sophistication</div><div class="inter-400 _16 left-align text-black-80">Both sharing multicultural backgrounds and language abilities created a unique appreciation for global perspectives that evolved Magnify from a local fashion publication into an internationally-minded cultural magazine.</div></div></div>

Project Milestones

Initial Concept Development

March 2023 - May 2023

Established the foundation for Magnify through detailed planning sessions, article writing instruction, and editorial strategy focusing on sustainable fashion, thrifting, and Chiara's unique voice in fashion journalism.

Creative Direction & Production

May 2023 - June 2023

Planned and executed the first editorial photoshoot, developed a framework for article selection, and created the initial visual identity for Magnify while collecting written content from contributors.

First Issue Completion

June 2023 - September 2023

Finalized the layout for Volume I on Canva with thrifting features, sustainable fashion pieces, and cultural analysis, completing Chiara's vision for a magazine that combined fashion with purpose.

Digital Launch Platform

September 2023 - October 2023

Built Magnify's digital presence by developing a Squarespace website with dedicated About Me and About Magnify sections, establishing brand guidelines, and creating an Instagram presence to grow readership.

Mental Health Volume

October 2023 - December 2023

Expanded Magnify's scope by developing Volume II with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, securing interviews with Madhappy and crystal shop owners, and creating content that connected fashion to wellness.

Print Publication Expertise

January 2024 - February 2024

Mastered technical aspects of print publication by reformatting digital layouts for physical printing, adjusting specifications for proper color reproduction, and finalizing professional-quality deliverables.

International Perspective

March 2024 - June 2024

Created Volume III with Copenhagen as the focal point, developing travel-themed content, securing exclusive interviews with Danish fashion brands like By Malene Birger, and exploring environmental sustainability.

Music & Cultural Analysis

August 2024 - March 2025

Produced Volume IV exploring music's cultural impact through features on film soundtracks, 60s counterculture, concert fashion, and an industry interview with Kate Foley, completing a diverse portfolio.

Skills Developed

Magazine layout and design
Brand identity development
Content creation and editing
Interview techniques
Print production specifications
Project management
Social media marketing
Website development
Editorial photography direction
Sustainable fashion reporting
International content curation
Thematic issue planning

Challenged Overcomed

Transformed from conceptual vision to tangible published product
Evolved from single-topic focus to multidimensional cultural magazine
Progressed from basic layouts to professional print-ready designs
Advanced from local perspective to global content curation
Developed from reactive time management to proactive editorial calendar
Shifted from content consumer to content creator and curator
Grew from solo creative to publication leader coordinating contributors

What’s Next

With four distinctive themed issues of Magnify now published, Chiara has been accepted to Wesleyan University where she plans to continue her publishing journey. Her well-rounded portfolio spanning sustainable fashion, mental health, international perspectives, and music showcases her editorial versatility and commitment to purpose-driven content. She aims to expand Magnify's reach by distributing print issues to local LA coffee shops and boutiques while continuing to grow the publication's digital presence. Her progression from initial concept through a complete publication cycle has cemented her interest in pursuing fashion journalism and publishing as potential career paths.

Sustainable Fashion to Global Culture: Building a Magazine from Concept to Publication