The cover for the SF Bay Guardian's Freedom of Information issue, which focused on Aaron Swartz, wasn't fully realized until the interior graphic feature was completed.

We knew we wanted to feature Aaron prominently on the cover, but have the focus be on the achievements and impact of his work. Illustrator Sean Morgan and I went through a few sketches before settling on the use of circular connectors and a thumbprint — two elements recurring throughout the graphic feature — to help connect the feature with the cover cleanly and vibrantly.