Janis Utton

Janis Utton – Designer

London based freelance designer and art director with over 25 years experience in the international co-edition publishing industry.

Overview

I am London based freelance designer and art director - mainly working for the print/publishing/media industries on a wide variety of projects including food and drink, craft, travel, fashion, health, beauty, lifestyle, interiors, gardening, art and photography.

I specialise in non-fiction, illustrated print books and can take projects through from original concept, development and styling, through to finished design and layout, commissioning and art directing photography and illustrators, picture researching and preparing files ready to print.

Clients include: Abbeville Press, Barron's Educational, BBC, Bridgewater, Chronicle, Clarkson Potter, Dorling Kindersley, Fil Rouge Press, Fox Chapel, Gaia, Godsfield, Hamlyn, IPC, Ivy Press, Kingfisher, KitchenAid, M&S, Marshall Cavendish, Mitchell Beazley, National Trust, Octopus, Pavilion, Penguin Group, Quarto, Quintet, Reader's Digest, Rizzoli, Simon & Schuster, Sterling.

Please contact me to discuss your requirements.
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture Art Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Travel
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Regional Diploma of Art and Design with Distinction
  • Membership into the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2001 — Present

Working for a variety of illustrated publishing companies on a wide selection of projects including food and drink, travel, fashion, health, beauty, lifestyle, interiors, gardening, art and photography

Dorling Kindersley, London

Apr, 2000 — May, 2001 (about 1 year)

Art Director responsible for Interior design, art, style, design, DIY, architecture, photography, craft and flower arranging titles

Mitchell Beazley

Sep, 1995 — Apr, 2001 (over 5 years)

Responsible for interior design, craft, performing arts and photography lists. extensive concept to presentation work, publishing eight titles per year

Dorling Kindersley

Dec, 1991 — Sep, 1995 (almost 4 years)

Eyewitness Travel Guide to Paris, France and Spain
Responsible for budgets and schedules, organisation of design team and picture research, commissioning of cartography, illustrations and location photography

Marshall Cavendish

Mar, 1988 — Nov, 1991 (over 3 years)

Design and development of various new magazines, commissioning photographers, stylists, home economists, art directing studio and location photography

G.E Publishing

Mar, 1987 — Feb, 1988 (11 months)

Design and development of various new magazines including Essentials magazine (GE/IPC co-production), development to launch (Feb 88), layout designer on Essentials

Gower Medical Publishing

Jan, 1983 — Jan, 1987 (about 4 years)

Design, layout, typography and illustration of full colour books, monographs and publicity material

Portfolio

Retro Home

Suzanne Trocme

Classic Style

Judith Miller

Photographs and descriptive text celebrate classic decorating styles in the homes of Europe and North America, including neo-classical, American empire, English Regency, Greek revival, twentieth-century modern, and postmodern design styles
Fresh Mexican: Over 80 Healthy Mexican Recipes

Monica Medina-Mora

Taking its influences from the Aztecs, Mexican food is one of the world's most colourful and delicious cuisines. Enjoy all its exotic flavour with over 80 classic and contemporary recipes that are low in sugar, fat and salt, ranging from classic favourites to ... read more
Classic Cocktails From Around the World

Allan Gage

Cocktails are back! That's the word in every fashionable watering place on the planet, from the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden (home of the Absolut Wonder), to the Indigo Bar in Mumbai, India (where they serve a Bailey's Infused Strawberry and Hazelnut Lassi... read more
The Mythology Bible: Everything you wanted to know about mythology (Godsfield Bibles)

Sarah Bartlett

The Mythology Bible provides detailed information on a wide range of myths and legends throughout history and across the globe. Ancient myths of Egypt, Rome, Greece, Scandinavia and the Celtic world are explored alongside the legends of Native Americans, Austr... read more
Compact Living

Jane Graining

Science is Beautiful: Disease and Medicine: Under the Microscope

Colin Salter

Glamour Cakes: Exquisite Designs for Every Occasion

Eric Lanlard

Glamour Cakes: Exquisite Designs for Every Occasion
Hip Houseplants

Orlando Hamilton

If you think your home could use some living greenery, if only for its ionising properties, turn to Hip Houseplants. In the first chapter you'll find ideas for plants that contribute to a minimalist décor: orchids of course, a tuft of isolepis grass in a simpl... read more
John Hedgecoe's New Introductory Photography Course

John Hedgecoe

John Hedgecoe's New Introductory Photography Course
Criss-Crossing Paris: Journey to the Heart of Paris in 20 Cross-Stitch Designs

Fiona Sinclair

Stylish Papercraft: 25 contemporary projects for your home

Clare Youngs

Lets you customize your home and create eco-friendly craftwork with papercraft projects, made from things from recycled newspapers and junk mail to colourful tissue paper. This book offers instructions and photography that guide you through the process of usin... read more
The Kitchen Gym: Get Lean While You Clean

Anne-Marie Millard

Too busy for the gym? Too stressed to clean? Don't worry, you can get fit and burn calories doing everyday tasks instead! THE KITCHEN GYM is the no-pain, max-gain approach to housework and fitness. Find out how to sweep, iron and lift your bum, tum and thighs ... read more
Supersize Stitches

Jacqui Pearce

This title helps to discover the wonderful world of supersize cross stitch with these stunning XXL projects from top designer Jacqui Pearce. Love cross stitch but lack patience? Or are you a beginner who wants fast and fabulous contemporary designs to stitch? ... read more
Flower Celebrations: Arrangements for Special Occasions

Paula Pryke

The Ultimate Mixer Cookbook: 150 International Recipes Made Effortlessly

Kay Halsey

With The Ultimate Mixer Cookbook and a stand mixer you can plan on spending less time in the kitchen, but still get fabulous results. With over 150 delicious international recipes you will have a wonderful array of dishes to prepare. - Over 150 recipes for sou... read more
Tao of Photography

Tom Ang

Figuring Out Fashion: Balance Your Wardrobe and Your Budget

Jay Hunt

Reworking existing clothing adds up, reducing the cost for both the wearer and the planet. Many wardrobes are full of unworn impulse purchases and expensive mistakes: clothes that don't fit well or with details that don't flatter. For those concerned aboutthe ... read more
Pretty Little Things to Make: 20 Heirloom Projects for Babies and Toddlers

Judith More

Whether you want to make a gift for a baby shower or christening, or are a mum-to-be who wants to create something special for your new arrival, this title features various patterns for traditional heirloom designs. It includes a pattern section. It includes m... read more
Box Into Shape: Get fighting fit in just twelve weeks

Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy

Offers safe exercises based on boxing and martial arts. This title is suitable for various ages and levels of fitness with structured routines for beginners as well as more challenging variations.
Influential Interiors

Suzanne Trocme

192 pages with over 180 photographs
Lighting

Nonie Nieswand

Baby: A portrait of the amazing first two years of life

Desmond Morris

Covering a baby's first two years with glimpses of life in the womb, this title details the changes that occur as development progresses. It sets out the facts with visual reference.
Celebrating Teachers: A Visual History

Deirdre Raftery Ph D

The Steampunk Gazette

Major Tinker

Twisted Stitches: 30 Corrupt Cross Stitch & Embroidery Designs

Phil Davison

This is a devilishly delightful collection of cross-stitch and embroidery designs with a twist. For crafters who like their stitching with a twist, this unique book takes cross stitch and embroidery to the dark side! Think charming cottages with roses around t... read more
Landscapes of the National Trust (National Trust History & Heritage)

Stephen Daniels

The third in the bestselling series of Houses of the National Trust and Gardens of the National Trust, this is a richly illustrated book providing new perspectives on the British landscape. From the dramatic hills of the Lake District to the mysterious fens of... read more
Modern: A Portfolio of Contemporary Interior Designs

Jonathan Glancey

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Paris

DK Travel

Anatomy for the Artist

Sarah Simblet

In "Anatomy for the Artist" acclaimed artist and academic Sarah Simblet unveils the extraordinary construction of the human body and celebrates its continuing prominence in Western Art today. Using superb specially commissioned photographs of male and female m... read more

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