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 Fantagraphics Books, 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 7 reviews

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Christopher K.

Christopher K.

Oct, 2026

This was my second project working with Dana and this one required a quick turn around with some complicated formatting. Dana worked closely with us across a handful of revisions which he turned around quickly.
Kathryn S.

Kathryn S.

Oct, 2026

Dana was a great collaborator and had excellent vision related to how to design the interior of my book. Because I had three distinct elements to my nonfiction book, they each needed to hold weight on their own. Dana was able to set them apart and yet still create a flow that made for an easy-to-...
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Christopher K.

Christopher K.

Sep, 2026

I really enjoyed working with Dana on my book. He worked like a true partner on the project, was a pleasure to communicate with, was flexible and understanding and produced great work both on the cover design and typesetting. Thank you Dana!
Dana C.
Thank you Christopher! It was a pleasure working with you!
Bonnie H.

Bonnie H.

Jun, 2026

Dana Collins was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the design of my book. He transformed my ideas into a beautiful, professional cover and interior that truly captured the spirit of the story. Dana was patient, creative, and exceptionally responsive to every request and revision. He p...
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Stan K.

Stan K.

May, 2026

I would gladly and without reservation, work again with Dana Collins. His contributions to my project were immense, first in understanding my vision, and then in enhancing it. The visual styles he suggested gave me an opportunity to think more deeply about the audience I wanted to attract. Above ...
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