Larry Buchanan
About Larry Buchanan
Larry Buchanan is a Graphics/Multimedia Editor currently working at The New York Times and has extensive experience in graphic design and journalism. He has held various roles at notable organizations, including McSweeney's and Indiana University School of Journalism, and has contributed to projects involving data analysis for urban issues.
Work at The New York Times
Larry Buchanan has worked at The New York Times as a Graphics/Multimedia Editor since 2013. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including data collection and analysis for the newspaper's coverage of congestion pricing in New York City. He collaborated with colleagues Ana Ley and Francesca Paris on this analysis, which involved counting over 22,000 cars to assess congestion pricing impacts.
Education and Expertise
Larry Buchanan studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from 2007 to 2011. His education provided a foundation in visual communication and design, which he has applied throughout his career. He also teaches a course called Information Graphics in the BFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts, where he has been an Adjunct Instructor since 2017.
Background
Buchanan has a diverse background in graphic design and multimedia. He worked as a Graphic Designer at Indiana University School of Journalism from 2010 to 2012 and served as a Graphic Artist/Consultant at the Cincinnati Enquirer for five months in 2011. His experience also includes roles as Art Director at Inside Magazine and as a Journalist/Designer/Coder at The New Yorker.
Previous Experience
Before his current positions, Larry Buchanan held various roles that contributed to his expertise in design and journalism. He worked as an Instructor at General Assemb.ly from 2013 to 2015 and completed internships at The Hartford Courant and The Baldus Company in 2009 and 2007, respectively. His work experience spans multiple facets of graphic design and journalism.
Contributions to Design and Journalism
Throughout his career, Larry Buchanan has focused on enhancing visual communication. He has been involved in projects aimed at making information more accessible and enjoyable to the public. His work reflects a commitment to improving the clarity and aesthetics of visual storytelling in journalism.