Grading California on how it treats its kids
The biennial Children Now Report Card evaluates how effectively California supports children from prenatal to age 26, using statewide data across 30 policy areas.
I co-led design for the latest edition, defining the layout system, typographic hierarchy, color framework, and visual direction, while collaborating with policy and research teams to transform complex datasets into accessible visuals.
The result was a visually cohesive, data-rich report that became a trusted reference for policymakers, advocates, and media, shaping statewide priorities across health, education, family supports, and child welfare.
Client: Children Now, 2026
Design: Jose Murillo, Nima Rahni
Research, Data Analysis, & Editorial Leadership: Kelly Hardy, Ted Lempert, Jurnee Louder, Vincent Stewart
Writing & Policy Analysis: Leticia Casillas-Sanchez, Tamira Daniely, Eileen Espejo, Lishaun Francis, Maya Kamath, Susanna Kniffen, Stacy Lee, Alex Matias, Rob Manwaring, Nicole Morales, Mike Odeh, Matt Roman, Jessica Sawko, Danielle Wondra
