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, I’m a graphic designer, with over 15 years experience in book design.

I've spent many years working as a designer for trade, educational, science, medical and academic publishers. I’ve been freelance since May 2006, designing book covers and text designs for companies such as Oxford University Press, Wiley-Blackwell, Macmillan, Pearson, Taylor & Francis, Radcliffe Medical and Scholastic. As well as publishing, I also design company logos / brands, websites, marketing material, social media advertising and record covers.

I can produce cover and text designs to a tight deadline and always within budget. I like to work closely with authors in order to bring their projects to life.

I've produced covers for a vast array of subjects over the years, such as Psychology, Healthcare, Medical & Life Sciences, Business & Economics, Engineering & Architecture, Children’s books & ELT, History, Philosophy, Technology, Culture and Politics.

I look forward to working with you soon!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Plays & Screenplays
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference ELT Life Sciences Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry Philosophy Psychology
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

Plant Biology

Harberd, Nicholas

Principles of Mucosal Immunology

Society for Mucosal Immunology, Editors

Gene Control

Latchman, David

Mann's Pharmacovigilance

Andrews, Elizabeth B.

Biochemistry

Brown, Terry

Unlocking

Newton, Mary-Jane

Andy has 18 reviews

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Pippa H.

Pippa H.

Mar, 2024

Great extension job, preparing the artwork for a banner based on the book cover. Andy agreed to a quick turnaround to help me save costs. Thank you!
Pippa H.

Pippa H.

Feb, 2024

Andy was good to work with - his responses were timely and he listened to the brief. The final designs were fantastic. It was a learning process for me as my first ideas were less effective compared to the final designs we came up with together. I LOVE my chosen cover! I also really appreciated Andy’s offer to help if there were any issues uploading the design (but it all worked fine!). I ...
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Dr. Mauro A.

Dr. Mauro A.

Jan, 2024

This was the second time I used Andy Magee's service, and it enabled me to experience more of his qualities. He was smart, proficient, and with great artistic taste; yet I had already experienced this. In this particular assignment (type setting, interior design) Andy proved to be meticulous in the task, and very patient with me. He added special value, as he noticed aspects that I hadn't consi...
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Amit P.

Amit P.

Jan, 2024

Andy was one of the most professional and effective people I have ever worked with. He is highly talented as a cover and book designer. He was detailed and took the time to work with me on my preferences. He created a beautiful book design that was very creative and that I love. When I was in danger of missing a deadline for publication, he went above and beyond to expedite book design and help...
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Andy M.
Thank you Amit, it's been wonderful working with you on your new book! I wish you every success. Best wishes, Andy :)
Dr. Mauro A.

Dr. Mauro A.

Dec, 2023

I came across Andy through Reedsy after unsatisfactory experiences with other designers, either negligent or not up to the task required. The cover of my book was also quite difficult to design, and for all these reasons I was initially cautious. Yet Andy proved soon his talent, dedication and human qualities, to a level which can hardly be found nowadays in any professional. He carefully and v...
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