Emily Wright

Washington, D.C.

News designer and art director

Education: Ball State University, BS in journalism

Emily Wright is a designer and art director working on digital and print projects for The Washington Post. Originally from Indiana, Emily studied journalism graphics and graphic arts technology at Ball State University. She now lives in Washington D.C. with her cat.
Latest from Emily Wright

Written in the wood

What one pine tree on an Arizona mountaintop can tell us about the hottest year on record -- and what lies ahead

December 20, 2023

Ancient warning of a rising sea

Coral reefs in the Seychelles off Africa may indicate where sea level rise will be felt the hardest as human-caused climate change impacts the world’s oceans.

November 17, 2023

Why does my latte cost so much?

Coffee is expensive. Here’s a breakdown of the global effort poured into your daily fuel.

November 10, 2023

Buried under the ice

Scientists journeyed to Greenland in an unprecedented experiment to drill for rocks beneath the ice sheet. But a crack in the ice threatened their mission — and their ability to predict the fate of the warming world.

August 25, 2023

    The high-tech, super-secure government warehouse where old cash dies

    The Federal Reserve inspects millions of dollar bills every year so you can actually use all the cash that wind up in your wallet.

    August 18, 2023

      Hidden beneath the surface

      Canada's Crawford Lake may hold evidence that humans have fundamentally changed Earth enough to have started the Anthropocene, a new chapter in geologic time.

      June 20, 2023

        What would a four-day workweek look like for you? Use our calculator.

        From getting more sleep to socializing, calculate how much time you'd get back with a four-day workweek.

        March 17, 2023

        Make your own (political) Valentine’s Day card

        Forget to grab a Valentine's card for your political junkie partner? We're here to help.

        February 11, 2023

        Food-flation: Turkey dinner will gobble up your budget

        This year, prices for Thanksgiving staples are up. Every thing from turkey to potatoes to pie will cost more at the grocery store.

        November 10, 2022

        How the Fed’s rate hikes slow the economy — and impact you

        When the Federal Reserve increases interest rates, it slows the economy. Fed rate hikes work to fight inflation and balance the market.

        November 2, 2022