Overview

I have many years of experience in the industry working for publishers such as Thames & Hudson, Bloomsbury and Tuttle. At the beginning of my career, I worked in-house where I gained a deep understanding of the publishing process and started freelancing in 2010 to work directly with authors as well as publishers.

I moved to Singapore for a couple of years where I freelanced for Asian and American publishers, gaining knowledge of the wider market as well as learning to work efficiently with a team spread throughout the world. Now I am back in England designing in my studio by the Peak District working with editors, authors and creatives from all over the world. I have learned the art of understanding the needs of my clients and the importance of clear and effective communication. Communication, design skills and a clear knowledge of the markets are essential to creating successful and wonderful books and covers.

Over the years I have designed lots of covers and layouts for Cooking and Food, Interior Design, Craft, Art, Architecture, Photography, and Children's books. I love working together with photographers, authors and artists, and I have a lot of experience taking projects from the beginning to the final printed book, so your project will be safe in my hands.

I can't wait to start a new project with you!

Services

Cover Design

Typography

Book Interior Design

Languages

English

Non-Fiction

Art

Children’s Non-Fiction

Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits

Design

Fashion & Textiles

Home & Garden

Photography

Travel

Awards

British Book Design and Production Awards for Book of the Year

Book and cover designer

By The Sky Design

January, 2010 – Present (over 12 years)

From my studio, By The Sky Design, in the Peak District, I design books and covers for publishers such as Thames & Hudson, Bloomsbury, Tuttle and work with authors and photographers from all over the world to create successful and beautiful books.

Senior Book Designer

Thames & Hudson Ltd, London

November, 1998 – December, 2009 (about 11 years)

I worked 11 years for the leading art publisher Thames & Hudson collaborating with photographers, artists and writers to design numerous and varied titles which have received recognition for their originality and imagination.

Every project required picture editing, layout and cover design using Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, preparing artwork, checking proofs and leasing with foreign publishers for co-editions.

My role covered project managing, book production as well as be involved in commissioning titles.