Collette Sadler

Collette Sadler – Designer

Design, Art Direction and PM with over 20 years publishing experience. Working predominantly across lifestyle, wellness, travel and art.

Overview

Hi, I'm Collette a Graphic Designer based in Surrey, with lots of central London experience! Always open to new opportunities, and nurturing established collaborations.

I have worked on fiction, non fiction and reference titles across Dorling and Kindersley, Random House, Pan Macmillan, MBI and Enchanted Press. I've worked on some diverse titles, a number proving to be best sellers in their categories. I've specialised in recent years on illustrated co-editional publishing. Designing, art directing and project managing complex titles from concept through to print.

Stand out projects have been; The Philosophy of Schmütz, The Adelaide children's book series, The Little Self Care series, Neil's Yard Complete Wellness and Masterchef Cookery Course.

Clients have included; Sotheby's, Freedman International, Dorling and Kindersley, Equality Trust and Hogarth WW, Pan Macmillan, MBI, Bonnier and Penguin Random House.

I pride myself on being calm under pressure, working with me will be collaborative, fun and highly organised.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Travel
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2019 — Present
Two of my more most recent project have been a children's book for Pan Macmillan and a travel memoir for a self published author.

DK - Penguin Random House Group

Sep, 2011 — Dec, 2019 (about 8 years)
Designing and project managing for the lifestyle team within DK's illustrated publishing division. Working across a broad range of successful titles including Neil's Yard, MasterChef and the Little Self Care series. Commissioning and art directing photoshoots and illustrators.

Self-employed

Jun, 2008 — Jun, 2012 (about 4 years)
Designing across co-editional marketing and publishing. Clients including Sotheby's, Freedman International, Penguin Random House, Equality Trust and Hogarth WW.

Portfolio

Harness the power of your own hands and use reiki techniques at home - to harmonise and heal.A reiki session produces a feeling of radiance and a sense of calm, peace, security, and harmony of body and mind. It can also alleviate pain and treat stress and anxi... read more
Marry the House Date the Rate: How to Buy Your First Home

Sullivan, Paula

Independently published

With a new design and unbeatable price, DK raises the bar on travel guides with its new Top 10 Travel Guide series. Whether on business or vacation, take the work out of planning any trip with DK's Top 10 Travel Guides. Building on the success of the Eyewitnes... read more
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Greek Islands is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sights, plus street-by-street maps of cities and towns... read more
Rare Book
What do your music choices reveal about your personality? What kind of a risk-taker are you? How have your changed since you were a kid? Where do you fit in your immediate family? What makes you happy — really, truly happy?Learn about your skills, dreams, desi... read more
Supercharge your breakfast bowl with 25 quick and easy, healthy recipes packed with slow-release, low-GI energy foods and all the immune-boosting grains, berries, seeds, proteins, and natural powders needed for total vitality.From granola and overnight oats to... read more
Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.... read more
World Beer

Tim Hampson

World Beer explores the renaissance of beer, explaining the brewing process, beer history, and the finer points of beer appreciation. The stories of major beer producing nations are explored in depth, focusing on their local beer styles and the breweries that ... read more
Looking for a simpler, more natural way of working with wood? Create beautiful wooden objects from fresh green wood by becoming skilled in the crafts of whittling, ax-based furniture making, turning, and weaving.With green woodworking there's no need for costl... read more
Easy massage routines to soothe your baby and communicate love.To a baby, touch is talk, and with these soothing techniques, you and your child can share some of your most fulfilling communicative moments.Calm and comfort your baby from head to toe with a step... read more
Excellent Book
Cook your way to lifelong healthly living Take control of your life and your health through what you eat with Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Foods. This book will show you exactly which parts of ingredients are beneficial for you and how to optimise their super-... read more
BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.

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Sudi-Ann L.

Sudi-Ann L.

Nov, 2025

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Working with Collette was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and clear understanding of my vision made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She delivered high-quality work ahead of schedule, provided thoughtful recommendations that truly enh...
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Paula S.

Paula S.

Sep, 2025

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Collette's work on my book interior went way beyond my expectations! It is such a beautiful book thanks to her work. It's better than I imagined it could be. She was great to work with. I'm definitely going to use her for more books in the future.
M. Esa S.

M. Esa S.

Jun, 2025

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Working with Collette on The Philosophy of Schmütz was an absolute gift. From start to finish, she was thoughtful, patient, and so kind — truly one of the nicest people I’ve collaborated with and another huge win and lucky draw from Reedsy on this project. Collette made the entire process feel s...
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Kieron C.

Kieron C.

Sep, 2025

Collette was proactive, responsive and very patient in bringing my book cover to life. The end look and delivery of files were fabulous and exactly what I had in my head. I will be asking Collette to help with future projects no question!
Simon P.

Simon P.

Jun, 2025

Collette was extremely helpful. It was my first ever project so she held my hand a little. We went back and forth over the project - hardback, paperback and ebook versions - to such an extent that I felt I was asking more of her than expected. I offered to pay more for her extra time but she didn...
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