Daniel Prescott-Bennett

Daniel Prescott-Bennett – Designer

Experienced Designer and Art Director specialising in Illustrated Books, Book Formatting and Cover Design.

Overview

I have extensive experience working on a wide range of books including cookery, lifestyle, personal development and fashion.

I'm particularly skilled at layout design, typography and cover design. I also typeset narrative non-fiction.

I have worked with authors including; Stephen Fry, Joe Sugg, James Norbury and Nadiya Hussain.

I love working with first-time authors and managing their design process. I will help you with intial ideas all the way through to printing your book. I'm open to all questions regarding the design of your book.

I can work as a editorial design team with my wife Sophie Elletson who you can find here: https://reedsy.com/sophie-elletson

Hope to speak soon,

Dan

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Fashion & Textiles Home & Garden
Fiction
Classics
Languages
English

Work experience

Penguin Random House

Mar, 2016 — Dec, 2024 (over 8 years)

Daniel has 16 reviews

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Marie M.

Marie M.

Aug, 2026

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I was a nervous wreck working on this project, and Dan was a calming presence the entire time. He helped me get through all the bumps while working hard to make a beautiful cover for my book. I wanted to design the inside of the book, so Dan agreed to consult with me to make sure it was done well...
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Jenn R.

Jenn R.

Nov, 2025

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Working with Daniel was a pleasure. His design was beautiful and captured exactly what I was hoping for. Whenever I asked for an edit to be made, he was responsive and happy to do it. When I had questions and needed clarification because this was my first book, he was there with both reassurance ...
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Meghan Cathlin S.

Meghan Cathlin S.

Jul, 2025

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Wonderful experience working with Daniel. Warm, prompt and provided GREAT designs. Something that can feel so overwhelming, Daniel made fun and easy. You can tell he really loves what he does and he wants to deliver your vision. Not everyone cares that much. Highly recommend him!
Cameron J. A.

Cameron J. A.

Sep, 2026

Dan stands out as a great cover designer because of the heart and passion he pours into his work. We discussed my memoir and I gave him some notes I wanted to use for the cover, and within a few days, he had it completed! He was my first cover designer, and honestly, I am grateful I got such a go...
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Tony N.

Tony N.

Jul, 2026

Dan is a joy to work with, highly professional, highly creative, very responsive and patient!

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