Elisabeth Heissler

Elisabeth Heissler – Designer

Award-winning book designer with 25+ years of experience. Clients include Oxford University Press, HarperCollins, and self-publishers.

Overview

I am an experienced designer with a strong track record of producing intelligent and creative design solutions for covers and internal content. I work closely together with my clients to bring my professional expertise and passionate approach to their project. I specialise in subtle typography and clear, minimalist design solutions, finding the right look for each project.


Whatever the genre of your book, high quality graphic design will make a crucial contribution to its position in the market. My role is to engage customer attention and enrich your readers’ experience. I will help your book to achieve its full potential and bring it to life.


Trained in Germany, I developed my love of logo design, typography and info design in Munich, where I worked for 10 years as a senior designer for a renowned design agency with responsibility for branding and logo developments across the cultural and service sector.

In 2013 I joined Oxford University Press and enjoyed five years with them designing the covers and interiors of a wide range of trade books, academic and higher education titles. I am proud to have provided the design for many high-profile titles, including The New Oxford Shakespeare and the award-winning Companion to Wine.

In 2017 I opened my own business and now include the OUP, National Geographic and numerous independent publishers among my clients.


Every project is different; every project is special. I am excited to learn about yours.

Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits
Languages
English
Works with
WordPress
Awards
  • Merit Award for Reference, New York Book Show 2015 Book Cover design for ‘The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations’ published by Oxford University Press 2014
  • Winner of the James Beard Book Award, 2016 Text design and cover design for ‘The Oxford Companion to Wine’ published by Oxford University Press 2015
  • FINANCIAL TIMES BEST ECONOMICS BOOKS 2020, Cover design for 'Bigger Government' published by Arolla Publishing

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2017 — Present

- cover and interior design for Oxford University Press, Harper Collins, Tesol, National Geographics and self-publishers.
- design and production services for both EPUB and print.

Oxford University Press

May, 2013 — Jul, 2017 (about 4 years)

- book cover design for textbooks, academic titles and trade books
- interior design for textbooks and academic titles
- production and project management in collaboration with editorial and marketing

Kochan & Partner Design Agency, Munich

Jan, 1997 — Jul, 2012 (over 15 years)

- Branding developments for clients in the service and cultural sector
- Art direction and production management for travel catalogues and lifestyle magazines

Portfolio

Cover Design
An Italian Scandal

Cameron, Lady Cecil

HarperNorth

Cover Design
Cover Design
Published in 1994 to worldwide acclaim, the first edition of Jancis Robinson's seminal volume immediately attained legendary status, winning every major wine book award including the Glenfiddi... read more
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design
The first edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations was published in 1941 and for over 70 years this bestselling book has remained unrivalled in its coverage of quotations past and presen... read more
Cover Design Typography
Book 9781915229533

Elizabeth Etches Jones

Clink Street Publishing

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Hard-Boiled Eggs and Putts

Tustain, Greg

Independently published

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
This best-selling introduction to research methods provides students and researchers with unrivalled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, making it invaluable for anyone emba... read more
Cover Design
Cover Design
An indispensable guide to the sociological theories behind crime, it outlines the principal theories of crime and rule-breaking, discussing them chronologically. Placing each theory in its Eur... read more
Cover Design

Elisabeth has 29 reviews

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Pj B.

Pj B.

Jun, 2023

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I had the pleasure of collaborating with Elisabeth, an incredibly talented cover artist and interior book design expert. Throughout the entire process, Elisabeth's attention to detail and excellent communication stood out. She effortlessly captured my vision and brought it to life with a captivat...
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Elisabeth H.
Hi Paul, Thank you very much. I wish you every success with your book. Do reach out if you need help with design in the future. Best wishes. Elisabeth
Greg T.

Greg T.

Dec, 2024

Elisabeth is totally professional. My book was illustrated, which can make the pagination more challenging, but Elisabeth handled it all with consummate ease. So much so that the illustrator said Elisabeth did 'a fantastic job'.
Martha N.

Martha N.

Jul, 2024

Working with Elisabeth Heissler was a real pleasure. She was patient with my questions, knowledgeable about the industry, and professional in her designs. Blueprints of the Mind now has a high quality book cover and a manuscript design which makes the ideas presented in my book more accessible. E...
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Elisabeth H.
Thank you so much, Martha. It was a great pleasure working with you. I wish you every success with your book. All the best, Elisabeth
Mori K.

Mori K.

Oct, 2023

When I approached Elizabeth for the cover design of my book, "Legal Operations KPIs", I was navigating the unfamiliar waters of publishing my first book. I wasn't merely in search of a graphic artist, but rather a seasoned creative designer with a rich background in non-fiction business and manag...
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Alison R.

Alison R.

Jun, 2023

Elisabeth provided exceptional design services for a literally-once-in-a-lifetime book of collected poetry that needed to be produced on a very tight deadline. She was professional, efficient, and well-organized, and she delivered on each step of the design process as promised, and by deadlines. ...
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Elisabeth H.
Thank you so much for this review and a very special book project. It was an absolute pleasure to work for you and Irene. All the very best. Elisabeth

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