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ESPN The Magazine
Illustration for ESPN The Magazine’s cover story on Raiders QB Derek Carr
This was a quick turnaround for The Mag. Several directions were considered (see below), but ultimately we kept with the original concept of combining a hazard sign with Oakland’s mascot. Art Direction by Eric Paul. Photography by Benedict Evans.
November 2016
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