Hi, I’m Liz (she/her) I’m a designer and illustrator based in New York. I’m currently art directing at The Atlantic.
I design and conceptualize stories like this piece from Caitlin Dickerson about the history of family separation at the border. And this photo essay on how Americans spend Saturday nights.
Before The Atlantic, I was an art director at The Washington Post. I can be reached at lizzie.c.hart@gmail.com for freelance opportunities.
Selected Recognition
National Magazine Awards
Best Print Illustration, for the portrait of Jenisha Watts by Didier Viode, 2024
Society of Publication Design
Silver Special Category “Timeless" January/February 2024, “If Trump Wins”
Society of News Design
Finalist World’s Best Designer, 2021
Silver Print features portfolio, 2021
Silver Features cover, 2021
Silver Print illustration, 2020 Eiko Ojala
Silver Digital use of a single illustration, 2020 Wayne Brezinka
Silver Digital use of a single illustration, 2021 Jin Chung
Bronze Digital art direction portfolio, 2020
Bronze Digital art direction portfolio, 2021
Award of Excellence Print portfolio, 2016, 2017, 2020
Award of Excellence Digital portfolio, 2019, 2022
Speaking Engagements & Involvement
Inkygoodness Collective
Speaker and Mentor, 2025
Shillington Education
Guest Lecture, 2023
Society of News Design
Judge Print design competition, 2022
Maryland Institute College of Art
MFA Illustration Critique & Lunchtime Lecture, 2021
Society of Publication Design
Illustration Portfolio Review Co-Chair, 2021
Madrid Association of Illustration Professionals
Jury, 2020
Society of Illustrators
Jury, 2017