Dana Collins

Dana Collins – Designer

Art Director and Graphic Designer who brings over 20 years of experience within the editorial and publication sectors.

Overview

For over 20 years, I have designed award winning book cover design, book interior design, and periodical editorial design (of veritable complexity) for book publishers, magazine publishers, non-profit organizations and corporations. I have worked for such companies as MasterClass, Feral House Publishing, Process Publishing, Rare Bird Literary, and Penn State University Press. I cut my teeth at LA Weekly and Los Angeles CityBeat.As a voracious reader and obsessive print designer, I understand the purpose of book craft, intellectually, culturally and commercially. I am calm, collected and easy to work with. I will go to great lengths to make your project appealing, relevant, and tight/meticulous as possible. Reach out today to discuss your next book project. Thank you!
Services
Fiction
Anthologies Classics Poetry Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Music Political Science & Current Affairs Sociology
Languages
English
Awards
  • Print Magazine
  • American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
  • Society of Publication Designers (SPD)
Certifications
  • BFA from Art Center College of Art and Design

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2000 — Present
I specialize in (and love) the craft of book design.

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David G.

David G.

Oct, 2025

Creative. Collaborative. Communicative. Responsive. Flexible. Knowledgeable. Skilled. I can't say enough about the positive experience I had working with Dana on my book cover and interior formatting. The results were amazing and the interaction was painless. A very talented and professional des...
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Dana C.
... right back atchya, David! Working with you was a great experience!

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