Overview
Imagine if you could have...
- Have a reliable set of files that you can send to press
- A beautiful print book design that’s bespoke to your project and right for your readers
- A gorgeous cover with illustrations or images which are copyright cleared so there’s no problem with legals
- A set of concept designs that you can mix and match
- Guidance on the production and workflow so your project runs simply
- Experienced image source
“We have relied heavily on Berenice’s design skills and have received fantastic results. She is a trusted member of our team who always keeps us well informed of her progress. She is exceptionally efficient, whilst always giving attention to detail. Her friendly, approachable disposition is an added bonus. She is a true asset to our book project.” Debra and Naomi, The Association of Jewish Refugees (clients from Reedsy)
I love to work with authors and small independent publishers across fiction, reference and academic fields in print and ebook. I offer a complete design and project management service, including commissioning illustrators and image research from the moment you type 'The End' to the book launch.
My fees include planning, development, project management and three revision stages (or proofs) and a whole load of other relevant skills that I’ve gained over the years including scheduling, fonts and colours. What you’ll get is a professional, senior-level creative with a Masters Degree in Graphic Design and Typography and a library of practical hands-on, real-life experience based on years of working efficiently in creative studios.
You get one set fee for the entire scope of the work with any extras listed up front, so you always know the exact cost and exactly what’s included. There are no hidden fees or nasty surprises — if your project starts to stray into ‘scope creep’, I’ll always let you know first.
I live in lovely Cambridge in the UK where I'm owned by my rescue dog.
Let's bring your words to life through collaborations, I can't wait to get started!
Services
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Languages
Works with
Awards
- White Fox 2018 award for Unsung Hero in Publishing
- Digital Woman One to Watch 2020
- Member of AQA Product Team of the Year 2019
- Cambridgeshire Digital Awards for website design (culture)
- Endorsed by Alliance of Independent Authors
- Digital Women Creator 2022
- Digital Women of the Year Website Designer 2023
Certifications
- UX Academy
- Publishing Training Centre Picture Research
- Publishing Training Centre Publishing Management
- Publishing Training Centre Copywriting
- Typefi XML Certification
- B.A. Hons English Literature (Open University)
- B.A. Hons Fine Art
- Masters in Graphic Design and Typography
Work experience
Self-employed
Hello Lovely provides the services of larger agencies with the close attention of a small business. Based in Cambridge, I established this collaborative design service which works across print and websites, to detangle design. All too often I'd hear of stories where communication had failed or there was an issue of poor practice and I wanted to create an ethical and transparent design service.
Hello Lovely is award-winning yet remains true to my ethics of professionalism, freely sharing knowledge with clients and a friendly and educational approach. The design services are endorsed by The Alliance of Independent Authors for good practice and fair pricing.
Cambridge University Press
Developing a new brand for UK Schools publishing team. Delivery the concept design on award-winning print, digital media, websites and ePublishing for GCSE and A/AS Level products. Supervision of Masters in Publishing students and delivered design workshops to undergraduate design students. I have represented the Press at careers workshops and school events. Recommended for the role by former Pearson colleagues.
Pearson and Penguin
I delivered the concept design and handled design project management for global print and book publishing including covers and inner pages for fiction, academic and educational markets. Working on complex publishing products in a fast paced environment. Attention to accessible design and sensitivity to global markets was a key part of this role. Handled budgets, bought artwork and commissioned freelance staff, contributed to schedules and development of DAM systems.
M&M Communications
Manager of design team comprising mid and junor weight designers. Responsible for team development, attending client pitches and leading the concept design of new projects. Work included branding development and communication delivery for including weekly and monthly magazines, guides, programmes, newsletters both print and online. Working with marketing teams at clients on the development and application of branding. Creation of exhibition stand and promotional material for Young Designer of the Year, held at the NEC for The Interiors Show. Attention to detail, creativity and great communication skills was an important part of this senior role, dealing with high value accounts including United Parcels Service, Ercol, Parker Knoll and The Teenage Cancer Trust.
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