Farewell: Storytelling by design

(Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

By Jack Desmond, Designer

April 15, 2026

I got this job based on my ability to design; I also like to think that I got hired because I care about people’s stories. I try to make a positive difference in people’s lives, even if it’s not world–changing. Helping people feel heard can make a huge difference in their lives. That’s one of the most important reasons I do what I do. I want to tell people’s stories.

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About the Contributors

Jack Desmond, Designer

(he/him) Jack Desmond is a designer at The Chronicle. He is a graphic design major at the University of Utah, and was born and raised in Cottonwood Heights. He works for The Chronicle to gain experience as a designer, but also because he believes in the importance of journalism, and building a community of trust and integrity at the U. In his free time, he enjoys hanging with friends, skiing, swimming, volleyball, drawing and writing.

Luke Larsen, Photographer

(he/him) Luke is from central Texas and before that Los Angeles. He is a junior majoring in anthropology and is an active portrait photographer and electrician on student film sets.