Asya Blue

Asya Blue – Designer

Enthusiastic and creative designer with a passion for books and reading who would love to collaborate on your next great project.

Overview

I am an experienced graphic designer/art director who is also an avid reader. My love of books along with my passion for art and design makes for a winning combination when it comes to working on book projects. Whether you need help with a small project or with a "bigger picture" approach, I can help. I specialize in both cover designs as well as book interiors, for both print and ebooks. I am dedicated to the authors I work with, as evidenced by the wonderful reviews seen here. I am aways excited to take on new opportunities.
Services
Fiction
Anthologies Literary Fiction Short Story Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Career Guides Entertainment Music
Languages
English
Awards
  • Bookbinders’ Guild of New York, Third Place Cover Design
  • Creativity, Book Jacket Design
  • The Educational Press Association of America
  • Parent's Choice Silver & Gold Awards
  • MarCom Award for Excellence in Marketing & Communication

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 1995 — Present

• Highly experienced and knowledgeable Art Director. Managing, guiding, and directing print, digital, video, and social media projects from initial planning phases to final product.
• Extensive experience in hands-on graphic design with strong affinity towards typography.
• Additional expertise in working with branding and its application to a broad range of marketing materials.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, budget planning capabilities, able to juggle multiple projects
at once while staying on schedule, and keen attention to detail.
• Always motivated to stay on top of current design trends and latest technology.

Portfolio

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COVID@19: A coming-of-age adventure through the pandemic of 2020

Rousseau, Connor Scott

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When the Lights Are Bright Again: Letters and images of loss, hope, and resilience from the theater community

Norlen, Andrew

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
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Quirky Careers & Offbeat Occupations of the Past, Present, and Future: Exploring Weird, Wacky, and Interesting Jobs You Never Knew Existed

Jennings, Marianne

Cover Design
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For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation

Kanter St. Amour, S. Lucia

Cover Design Book Interior Design
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The Tea Drinker's Guide to Adventure

Jannette, Andrée

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I'll Know Me When I Find Me (A Jane Desmond Novel Book 1)

Helen J. Darling

Jane's in a rut. Can she dig herself out without burying her best friend?Jane Desmond feels like a failure. Sure, she has a good job and a roof over her head, but nothing else seems to ever go... read more
Cover Design
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Punishment Without Crime

Svetlana Grinberg

Based on true events, a story of a family experiencing the upheavals of the Russian society since the middle of the XIX century. Generations of the family are immersed in clashes between Russi... read more
Cover Design
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Stealing Home: A Father, a Son, and the Road to the Perfect Game

Ron Seybold

Five Stars, Readers Favorite An epic ballpark road trip with his Little League son sends a dad onto a path to find his way to fatherhood perfection--and learn how his father's suicide traced a... read more
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Unafraid: A survivor's quest for human connection

Niyati Tamaskar

On March 2, 2018, Niyati Tamaskar heard the words that would forever change the course of her life: “All three sites have tested positive for cancer.” She was a thirty-four-year-old breastfeed... read more
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Turning Toward the Sun: If I Never Speak of It, No One Will Know

Ceil Warren

If I never speak of it, no one will know was the guardian of his 40-year secret. But on the kitchen table of his small Connecticut home lies an unopened letter threatening this trusted sentry.... read more
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No Be From Hia

Natasha Omokhodion- Kalulu Banda

A homecoming tale of a family brought together by migration and torn apart by tragedy and secrets. In a search for identity, love and acceptance - two ordinary girls travel from London to Lusa... read more
Cover Design
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NORVEL

Kenneth F Conklin

On a September morning in 1948, a member of the U.S. Olympic team and a Howard University student was arrested for taking a seat in the white section of a segregated train in rural Virginia. T... read more
Cover Design Book Interior Design
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The Hanalei House

Puglisi, Bob

Cover Design
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The Chosen's Calling

Kline-Hobson, Gaila

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midnight & indigo: Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers

Small, Ianna A.

Cover Design
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The Borrowed Boy

Klée, Deborah

Cover Design
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Something For Everyone

Dean Scott

A veterinarian deals with a local dragon problem. A bitter-sweet Christmas tale. An extraordinary love story. A couple on their honeymoon make an unexpected detour. These are just some of the ... read more
Cover Design
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Texas Wine Pioneers: How Texas Upset the World Wine Stage and Continues to Redefine It

Glasscock, Gretchen

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The Londoners: An expat's memoirs and survival guide to the UK

Van de Velde, Estelle

Cover Design
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My Boring Life

Chaput, Kerry

Cover Design
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What Pretty Gets You

Hoffman, Chandra

Cover Design Book Interior Design
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Surfing with the Bishop: A Funny, Business Novel

Costello, Jeff

Cover Design
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Millwood Stories

Losee, John

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The Summer After: A Novel by Chandra Hoffman

Hoffman, Chandra

Cover Design
Daughter of the King (Defying the Crown Book 1)

Chaput, Kerry

Cover Design
Just Bea

Klée, Deborah

Cover Design
Terms and Conditions (A Jane Desmond Novel Book 2)

Darling, Helen J.

Cover Design
Midnight and Indigo: Celebrating Black women writers (Issue 3)

Small, Ianna A.

Cover Design
Pushing Back the Storm (The Stones End Series Book 2)

Warren, Ceil

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Unspoken Words: A Descendant of Stillwater Pioneers Discovers Her Ancestors

Theresa Lynne McGoldrick

Nothing speaks clearer than the unspoken words of those who have gone before us. Inspired by details found in newspapers articles, ancestry records and other genealogical sources, this book is... read more
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Asya has 181 reviews

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Richard V.

Richard V.

Nov, 2023

Asya is a pleasure to work with. She began our work together by providing a carefully designed form that an author can use to specify his/her preferences on several dimensions of book design. She then scheduled a launch Zoom where we discussed our responses on the form. Well done! The next step was the design of the book's cover. Asya provided us with several renditions, and then reworked ...
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Asya B.
Thank you so much and I am here whenever you are ready to resume the work.
Marc B.

Marc B.

Nov, 2023

Asya assisted me with the interior design and cover for my parents' memoirs. She was extremely thorough, met all deadlines, provided invaluable advice and suggestions, and made prompt edits. However, what I appreciated the most was the time she took to speak with me over the phone initially in order to really hear and understand what I was looking for. Asya is the epitome of a professional and ...
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Asya B.
Thank you Marc. I hope your parents love the book. I can't wait to hear their reaction. You were a great collaborator and very organized with the materials. That helped me a great deal.
Marianne J.

Marianne J.

Nov, 2023

Five Stars PLUS Five More!!!! Working with Asya has been such a fun process! Asya has been so kind, patient and helpful as we worked together on a new fun fact book of quirky careers. Even before we started to work together officially, Asya took the time to understand my vision, my audience, and the few requirements I had. She took the few ideas I had and created something fun, creative and b...
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Asya B.
Thank you so much! This was such a fun project and I'm so glad that you love the cover.
Don O.

Don O.

Nov, 2023

Asya provided interior design services for my second book. She was patient with me as a newbie, understood what I wanted and delivered the final product ahead of schedule. I am very happy with the result and would recommend her highly. Thank you!
Rose B.

Rose B.

Nov, 2023

Asya was an absolute joy to work with and her work is impeccable. 10/10 recommend!
Asya B.
The feeling is mutual! We make a great team.

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