Amy Ripley

Amy Ripley – Designer

I'm a book designer with over 18 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.

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

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2018 — Present
I’ve spent 18 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 Printify, I'm diverse in my technical understanding and am able to design within those parameters.

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