Overview
My studio is in my home just outside of Chicago where I've had my own business for 10 years working for a wide range of clients. During this time, I've worked for Quentin Tarantino, Maria Semple, Larry King, Mika Brzezinski, and Megan Amram for publishers like Scribner, W.W. Norton & Company, and Weinstein Books (don't judge me for that last one!).
The best thing about designing for books is diving into the book itself, absorbing as much as possible, then trying to pair all the ideas down into one simple visual solution that accurately, and immediately represents the book. Whether that solution is with photography, illustration, or just beautiful typography, it should be apparent that me (as the designer), and you (as the author) worked closely together with clear communication to reach a solution that is both visually appealing, and representative of the book.
The best thing about designing for books is diving into the book itself, absorbing as much as possible, then trying to pair all the ideas down into one simple visual solution that accurately, and immediately represents the book. Whether that solution is with photography, illustration, or just beautiful typography, it should be apparent that me (as the designer), and you (as the author) worked closely together with clear communication to reach a solution that is both visually appealing, and representative of the book.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Sports & Outdoors
Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Literary Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Languages
English
Awards
- AIGA: 50 Books/50 Covers
- AIGA’s Regional Design Exhibition
- Communication Arts Design Annual
- Print Magazine’s Regional Design Annual
Work experience
Self-employed
Feb, 2008 —
Present
VSA Partners
Jan, 2007 —
Feb, 2008
(about 1 year)
Doyle Partners
Jun, 2002 —
Dec, 2006
(over 4 years)
Portfolio
From the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: eight fascinating portraits of men and women whose lives define the meaning of courage--Edith Cavell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Raoul Wallenberg, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela, Dame... read more
In the world of independent film making John Cassavetes stands apart. Among filmmakers and film buffs, Cassavetes is revered, almost as a god. A major star of live television and a serious actor, he stumbled into making his first film, Shadows, and created a t... read more
Is the five-second rule legitimate? Are electric hand dryers really bacteria blowers? Am I spraying germs everywhere when I blow on my birthday cake? How gross is backwash?When it comes to food safety and germs, there are as many common questions as there are ... read more
Megan Amram, one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment,” Rolling Stone’s “25 Funniest People on Twitter,” and a writer for NBC’s hit show Parks and Recreation, delivers a politically, scientifically, and anatomically incorrect “textbook” that wi... read more
Batting Stance Guy never expected he would become a YouTube celebrity, racking up more than two million views, landing profiles in The New York Times and USA Today, and even scoring an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. But when a friend and nei... read more
Xavier Ireland is the assumed name of a radio-show host with a devoted following of listeners riveted by the sleepless loners who call in throughout the night to seek his advice. Off the air, he leads a low-key life of avoiding his neighbors, playing Scrabble,... read more
The Mad Ones: Crazy Joe Gallo and the Revolution at the Edge of the World
