Andy Magee

Andy Magee – Designer

Experienced, creative and versatile book designer, I provide cover and text designs. Clients include Macmillan, Pearson, OUP and Scholastic

Overview

Hi, I’m Andy—a graphic designer with almost 20 years of experience in book design.

Since going freelance in 2006, I’ve created cover and interior designs for a wide range of publishers, including Oxford University Press, Wiley-Blackwell, Macmillan, Pearson, Taylor & Francis, and Scholastic. My background spans trade, educational, academic, scientific, and medical publishing, and I’m equally at home designing for print or digital formats.

Since joining Reedsy, I’ve also built a strong portfolio of non-fiction cover designs, working closely with independent authors to bring their ideas to life.

Beyond publishing, I also design brand identities, logos, websites, marketing materials, social media graphics, and record covers. I’m used to meeting tight deadlines and working within budget—without compromising on creativity or quality.

Over the years, I’ve designed covers across a broad range of subjects, including psychology, healthcare, life sciences, business, engineering, architecture, children’s books, ELT, history, philosophy, technology, culture, and politics.

I’d love to hear about your project—let’s make something great together.

Services
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Life Sciences Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Philosophy Psychology
Fiction
Mystery & Crime Psychological Thriller Young Adult
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA (Hons) Communication Design

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2006 — Present
I have worked as a freelance designer providing creative services to publishers, agencies and authors since 2006. I have worked on a wide variety of design projects in printed and digital formats, from traditional book design to website design and development. Clients have included Oxford University Press, Macmillan Education, Pearson Education, BBC Bitesize, Scholastic and York Press. I work from my home studio in Oxfordshire UK and have also provided on-site support to design studios and in-house design departments.

Macmillan

May, 2003 — May, 2006 (about 3 years)
In this creative and challenging role I was responsible for the design and management of a large international publishing program. I was involved in the planning from concept through to completion of a range of publications and contributed to brand development of several key products. The position required strong design and typography skills, an exceptional eye for detail, plus strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate and commission external designers, artists, and photographers.

Portfolio

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
The Watcher's Lullaby

Harvey, Pippa

Feisty Squirrel Books

Cover Design Book Interior Design
A Crime In The Land of 7,000 Islands

Sole, Zephaniah

Eyewear Publishing

Cover Design Typography
Pretence: Why The UK Needs A Written Constitution

Morgan, Austen

Eyewear Publishing

Cover Design Typography
Until We Knew, Twice: Life With MND/ALS and FTD

Klint, Elisabet O

Black Spring Press

Cover Design Typography
Jack and Me: How NOT To Live After Loss

Landesman, Cosmo

Eyewear Publishing

Cover Design Typography
An Equal Light

JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER

Eyewear Publishing

Cover Design
Siglus In Galaxion

Bove, Mr Thomas

Independently published

Cover Design Typography
Siglus And The Black Pea

Bove, Mr Thomas

Independently published

Cover Design Typography
Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Beyond Another Place

Alan, B.

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Playing with Bees: Why Honeybees Hold the Key to a Better Healthcare System

Southwick MD, Frederick S,

Southwick Press

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Releasing My Pain For Others Gain

Jones, Yvonne Christine

Independently published

Made with Reedsy
Wide Awake

Beale, Kristin

Morgan James YA Fiction

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Tic'd: a child's guide to defeating tics

DePompo, Dr. Paul

CBTI of Southern California

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
The Emergence of I: How the Universe Woke Up

Payne IV, John Houston

Payneful Publishing

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Stock Market Literacy

Cara, Bill

Greenfield Cara

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Supernova: a satire

Purdie, Jamie

Cover Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Dr Magnesium: Dr Mg2+

Keegan , Lee-Michael

Nielsen UK

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Principles of Mucosal Immunology

Society for Mucosal Immunology, Editors

Cover Design
Gene Control

Latchman, David

Cover Design
Cover Design
Biochemistry

Brown, Terry

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Unlocking

Newton, Mary-Jane

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design

Andy has 44 reviews

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A H.

A H.

Jul, 2025

Andy is truly talented and a pleasure to work with. He's quick to respond, listens carefully to what you want, and always delivers with a touch of tact and care. I absolutely recommend his skills for designing your book's interior—he’ll bring your ideas to life beautifully!
Vaughn H.

Vaughn H.

Jul, 2025

This is the second time I have worked with Andy, he is professional and talented. I recommend him highly.
Patrick S.

Patrick S.

Jun, 2025

Andy’s great, go for it. He can work with tropes or create something completely unique, and got to the understanding of my crap drawings. Books are judged by their covers, Andy will make sure your’s catches the right eye.
Clementina O.

Clementina O.

Jun, 2025

Working with Andy was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He brought our vision to life with an incredible book layout and a stunning cover that truly captures the heart of our story. Andy was always quick to respond, endlessly helpful, and full of creative ideas. He worked patiently aroun...
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Junia I.

Junia I.

Jun, 2025

Working with Andy has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. His professionalism, attention to detail, and incredible patience throughout the entire process made all the difference. As a first-time author, I had countless small edits and last-minute requests—and Andy handled each one wit...
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