Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson – Designer

Graphic designer with first rate image compositing skills. Many years experience in print and digital book design.

Overview

I am a graphic designer and creative image manipulator. I have worked in the design industry (primarily publishing and corporate clients) for over 20 years, including 12 years on the Scientific, Technical & Medical design roster for John Wiley & Sons until re-location of the department to the Far East. (I also do a little bit of degree level teaching in design which keeps me fresh and questioning!) My specific strengths – aside from conceptual input on briefs, of course – include image researching, image compositing, typography and colourways. I like to think I bring an inventive, yet analytical approach to every project I take on. The majority of my commissions have required high level skills combining both design and image components and I have had the good fortune to establish productive, long term relationships with many happy clients through my work.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Computers & Internet Engineering Mathematics & Statistics Music Physics & Chemistry Technology
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2002 — Present
Publishing and corporate clients include: John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Elsevier Science Publications BV., Wordnoodle, Recorder Shop London, Myriad Publishing, Cutting Edge Press, Armagh Planetarium, The Federation of Holistic Therapists, VNU Publications, Bunzl PaperMark (U.K.) Ltd., London Creative, Pearson Group, The University of Sussex CDU, Sussex Enterprise, The Ultimate Recording Co. Ltd.

Portfolio

Cover Design Typography
Made with Reedsy
The Buffer Effect: How to Escape the Hero Trap & Become a Systemic Leader

Bruns, Dr Terra

Systemic Builder Press

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Cover Design Typography
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Next Level Testbenches: Design Patterns in SystemVerilog and UVM

Glasser, Mark

Independently published

Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Releasing Aphrodite

Millar, Elisabeth

Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography

Gary has 8 reviews

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Roscoe F.

Roscoe F.

Oct, 2024

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For Gary, we need 6 stars. He went above and beyond typesetting a complicated job. He performed above excellent work.
Gary T.
A characteristically positive and generous review of the work. Roscoe's project assets were very well organised and he was a pleasure to work with throughout.
Mark G.

Mark G.

Jul, 2024

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Initially, Gary took my proposal and requirements and created several mock-ups. I chose two that I liked. We went back and forth a few times with revisions until settling on the final design. He then produced the artwork necessary for publication through KDP. Gary is very knowledgeable about b...
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Bob C.

Bob C.

Mar, 2023

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Gary did an outstanding job. He finished the job quickly and the quality was excellent. I'll definitely hire him again when I need another ebook cover design.
Gary T.
Had a pleasant and very positive experience working with Bob on his book cover. Thumbs up! :-)
Cameron W.

Cameron W.

Jul, 2026

I thoroughly appreciated Gary's approach to cover design and am very pleased with the final outcome - particularly given I did not have a specific idea in mind. Numerous sketches during the brainstorming phase before narrowing to the polished, professional product. Gary was a pleasure to work wit...
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Gary T.
Thank-you Cameron. It was an absolute pleasure! I wish you every success with "The Unboring Day".
Steven G.

Steven G.

Feb, 2026

I was very happy with how my cover turned out. It was very easy to work with Gary to realize a professional version of my vision without feeling the cover was now someone else's (a concern I had). He understood my vision, gave me good mock-up options, and listened to my feedback.
Gary T.
Steven was a joy to work with. He came to the project with a clear idea of what he required and was very supportive and encouraging of my work as we progressed towards a final outcome.

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