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.

Dana has 2 reviews

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Laura B.

Laura B.

Mar, 2026

Dana was great to work with, and his experience and professionalism showed through at every step. Would definitely hire him again, and recommend him unreservedly.
Dana C.
Laura is a class act. Professional, respectful, reliable ... Laura is a class act.
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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