Edward Brown

Edward Brown – Designer

Designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience specialising in page design, hand drawn typography and of course, illustration.

Overview

Ed J Brown is an illustrator from a small town in the middle of Britain. He's often inspired by folklore, analogue print media and making mistakes.

Ed has worked as a designer and illustrator for almost 15 years, collaborating on various projects, including editorial, children's books, B2B and branding. He specialises in page design, typography, writing, editing and of course, illustration.

Ed has illustrated for newspapers, children's magazines and lifestyle publications since 2012, counting the Guardian, Readers Digest, Easy Jet, Brussels Air, Tabasco, Aquila kids mag and Die Zeit among the list of his clients. In 2022 Ed's first book "Epic Animal Journeys" was released, a non-fiction book about animal migration for ages 8-12, followed by two more books in 2024 : "At the Top of the World, The Greatest Mountains on Earth and how to climb them." and "Open Wide".

New for 2026: "The Hospital for Mythological Creatures" will educate and entertain kids aged 6-10 on the inner workings of a modern day hospital.

He's always happy to hear about new projects and collaborations so please do say hello.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Geography History Nature Travel
Fiction
Fantasy Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Society of Illustrators Annual 62
  • Society of Illustrators Annual 63

Work experience

Ed J Brown illustration

Jan, 2012 — Present

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design

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Kate H.

Kate H.

Aug, 2026

Ed was fantastic! He provided insightful advice and recommendations on my illustrations for a charity book. It was a challenging concept, but he was thoughtful, clear, professional, and incredibly supportive throughout the project. His creative expertise and design skills were exceptional. He to...
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Jon M.

Jon M.

May, 2025

Ed is prompt, courteous, conscientious and professional. The cover graphic he created captured exactly the tone of my story. This was my first experience in publishing and he delivered above and beyond my expectations. I will be consulting on future projects and I highly recommend him for your p...
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