Amy Ripley

Amy Ripley – Designer

I'm a book designer with nearly 20 years of design experience. I love creating book designs with dedication, passion and thoughtfulness.

Overview

Over the years, I’ve learned that the most meaningful work comes from truly listening to people and helping them bring their vision or stories to life. I believe photos and words deserve more than a screen, they deserve to be preserved in a printed book that can be cherished for a lifetime which is something I'm very passionate about. Naturally I'm a very upbeat person, so often my conversations are light, friendly and real. I bring both creativity, joy and compassion to every project.

My process is simple, collaborative and tailored to you. To give you an accurate estimate for your publishing project, I’ll need to know your design goals, budget, resources (publisher/printer), deadline and any limits you’re working with. This information is critical to the start of a project and will set us both up for success and limit headaches when the book is ready to be uploaded for printing.

I take time to understand your vision, review your content and the design is started. You’ll receive an initial draft typically within two weeks (pending on the scope of the project) and together we’ll refine it until it feels just right. Many clients find this process not only easy, but even enjoyable and fun. Above all, I’m committed to your satisfaction.

I'm located in Minneapolis, MN - United States

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Photography
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2018 — Present
I’ve spent nearly 20 years in graphic design, starting as a Production Artist where I built my foundation in layout, print production and design execution. In 2019, I stepped into a leadership role as a Freelance Design & Hiring Manager for a growing company, where I mentor other designers, refine processes and still get hands-on with design work. I also run my own company, where I create custom photo albums that preserve family stories and honor loved ones, work that is deeply meaningful to me. With my print production background, I'm deeply familiar with templates, printing guidelines and building files that work with each platform. From Amazon KDP to Blurb, I'm diverse in my technical understanding and am able to design within those parameters.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Grit, Grind, and God’s Grace

Reed, Devin Ashlee

Devin Ashlee Reed

Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Dreams and Promises Stolen: A story of innocents, betrayal and grit

Frayer Shemanski, Carol

Waterford Reflections Publishing

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Painting Stories

Selgin, Peter

Serving House Books

Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
A True Love Story Never Ends

Bryant, Kristie

CodeWanderingSoul

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
And So, She Rose

Sjostrand, Kate

Sjostrand Publishing

Book Interior Design

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Kate S.

Kate S.

May, 2026

Amy Ripley is exceptional. She handled the interior design for my memoir, And So, She Rose, and what she delivered was exactly what I needed: clean, intentional, and deeply aligned with the tone of the writing. She doesn’t just “format a book.” She thinks about how the reader will experience it,...
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Carol S.

Carol S.

Apr, 2026

It was a pleasure working with Amy! Her work was professional and creative, and I was very pleased with the final product. Amy was quick to respond to my needs and easy to work with. I will definitely work with her again and would highly recommend Amy!
Amy R.
🥹 Thank you Carol! The feeling is mutual and I can't wait to work with you again!
Matthew M.

Matthew M.

Apr, 2026

Really loved working with her, she did a great job, helped guide me and answered all the dumb questions i have! will work with her in the future!
Amy R.
Thank you, Matthew! It was a pleasure working with you as well. Looking forward to our next project together! ☺️

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