Jack Portz

Graphic Design
Brand Identity
Marketing Direction
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Portz Creative Network Magazine

Portz! was a self-initiated creative publication designed to celebrate the people shaping Des Moines' creative community. From identifying and interviewing four local creatives to developing the publication's visual identity, art directing and photographing each feature, and designing the final zine, I led every stage of the project from concept to completion. To launch the publication, I organized and promoted a release event at NowNow Book Shop in Des Moines, transforming the project into a community experience with custom apparel, bookmarks, stickers, and other branded materials. This project reflects my passion for building meaningful creative experiences—combining branding, editorial design, photography, event planning, and storytelling into a single, cohesive vision.


  1. Creative Direction
  2. Editorial Design
  3. Photography & Art Direction
  4. Brand Development 
  5. Event Production & Management
  6. Great Time