Birds Aren’t Real
Spring 2025 | Zine | Professor Stephen Zhang
This zine takes an artistic, satirical dive into conspiracy culture, designed as if hastily compiled by a fervent believer desperate to expose the “truth.” Quirky, humorous illustrations depict birds in anything from covert, spy-like scenarios to outright warfare, leaning into the absurdity of the theory. Hand-lettered, dynamic typography adds a personal, journal-like tone, emphasizing the theory’s eccentric nature. The overall design plays with chaos and charm, balancing parody and passion of conspiracy theorists.




