Berenice Howard-Smith – Designer

I am an award-winning designer and ready to work with you.

My career began in school, when I watched a video about being a commercial artist. Since then, I’ve gained qualifications and hands-on experience at agencies and publishers, working on book covers and campaigns for titles including works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, D.H. Lawrence and the African and Caribbean Writers series.

I have won awards from Whitefox, exam bodies and reviews from happy clients. I am proud to hold an MA in Graphic Design and Typography, and I’ve also guest-lectured in MA in Publishing courses and run workshops on design, book design, and fonts. I am an endorsed partner of the Alliance of Independent Authors, which means I meet their exacting standards of practice through a rigorous review process.

Each month, I publish a newsletter with over 1,000 subscribers. I know that I am good at what I do, and I’ve worked and studied hard to get here.

I have been on the Reedsy platform since 2017, designing and supporting clients with books, interactive marketing pieces, and lead magnets.

I have a strong portfolio of high-quality print and digital support materials, including published books that are well reviewed by online retailers such as Amazon. For example, "We have relied heavily on Berenice’s design skills and have received fantastic results. She is a true asset to our project.” Debra and Naomi, The Association of Jewish Refugees (Reedsy client).

I help authors bring their books to life through thoughtful design, drawing on years of hands-on experience. Whether you’re publishing your first book or adding another title, my goal is to create a bespoke design and make the process smooth, collaborative, and genuinely exciting. My portfolio spans nonfiction, fiction, classic books, interactive PDFs, and complex layouts.

When you work with me, you’ll always have a clear picture of what’s included, costs, and any optional extras — no hidden charges. If the scope changes, I’ll let you know right away so we can decide together how to move forward.

If you’re looking for a partner with design skills honed at leading publishing houses who genuinely cares about your book, I’d love to collaborate.

I offer a complete design service:

- Covers tailored to your genre and readers, with attention to market trends.

- Book interior design that invisibly supports your words through strong typography, spacing, and navigation.

- Custom visuals, including infographics, tables, diagrams, and forms.

My process is collaborative:

- A video call to discuss your goals, audience, and vision.

- A sample chapter to establish the design style.

- Full manuscript design once approved.

I love working with authors who value good design, have a copyedited manuscript, and are ready to invest in a professional finish.

If this sounds like the right fit, I’d love to hear more about your project.

Berenice