Eden Weingart
About Eden Weingart
Eden Weingart serves as an Art Director at The New York Times, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on the integration of motion and illustration in journalism. Her previous roles include Graphics/Multimedia Editor at The New York Times and various design positions at Wieden + Kennedy and Someoddpilot.
Work at The New York Times
Eden Weingart has served as Art Director at The New York Times since 2019, contributing to the digital news design team in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, Weingart explores the integration of motion and illustration to enhance journalism. Prior to this position, Weingart worked as a Graphics/Multimedia Editor at The New York Times from 2017 to 2019, where the focus was on creating interactive features and visual stories. This experience has allowed Weingart to play a significant role in shaping the visual narrative of the publication.
Education and Expertise
Eden Weingart studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Communication Design from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provided a foundation in design principles and practices, which Weingart has applied throughout their career. The expertise gained during this period has been instrumental in developing skills in data visualization, analysis, and interactive design, which are essential in the field of journalism.
Background in Design
Before joining The New York Times, Eden Weingart gained diverse experience in the design field. Weingart worked as a Designer at Wieden + Kennedy from 2014 to 2017, where they honed their skills in motion design. Additionally, Weingart completed internships at Wieden + Kennedy as a Motion Design Intern in 2013 and at Someoddpilot as a Design Intern in 2012. Weingart also served as a Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in 2014, further enhancing their knowledge and experience in design.
Contributions to Journalism
Eden Weingart has contributed to various projects that involve data visualization and analysis, particularly focusing on topics such as congestion pricing and traffic analysis. These contributions have been made while working at The New York Times, where Weingart collaborates with colleagues on interactive features and visual storytelling. This collaborative approach has allowed for the development of engaging content that informs and educates readers.