Karolina Prymaka

Karolina Prymaka – Designer

Turning manuscripts into beautiful books with striking covers & reader-friendly layouts. 25+ years in publishing.

Overview

Hi my name is Karolina, I am a book loving experienced book layout and cover designer. While working for many years at Thames & Hudson I had the privilege to work on variety of books with authors, editors and artists from many parts of the world.

Originally Polish but grew up in Sweden, discovered graphic design and typography in London and studied at London College of Communication. I see London as my second home, although I now live in Pula, Croatia. I love getting to know new people and get along with people easily.

I like working on variety of books and genres, big and small publications, illustration led and text led and immerse myself in the subject.

I am used to work on distance and never missed a deadline.

My work process usually start with a chat about the project to find out about the authors vision and challenges, then I usually ask questions and later suggest ideas and come up with design proposals.

Feel free to contact me with questions or if you just want to chat briefly about your project.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Design Home & Garden Photography
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2023 — Present
Freelance designer mainly books I work both on illustrated books as well as text led books. Topics: Art, Design, Photography, Gardens, Patisseries, Mid Century Modern, Art Deco, Illustration, Landscape Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Textiles, Yoga, Furniture amongst others.

Kadar d.o.o.

Aug, 2008 — May, 2023 (almost 15 years)
Freelance designer mainly books I work both on illustrated books as well as text led books. Topics: Art, Design, Photography, Gardens, Patisseries, Mid Century Modern, Art Deco, Illustration, Landscape Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Textiles, Yoga, Furniture amongst others.

Thames & Hudson

Jul, 1999 — Jul, 2008 (about 9 years)
Senior Designer, illustrated books as well as text led books topics: Art, Design, Photography, Gardens, Patisseries, Mid Century Modern, Art Deco, Illustration, Landscape Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Textiles, Yoga, Architecture, Furniture

Portfolio

The Garden Visitor's Companion

Jones, Louisa

Thames & Hudson

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Artists' Lives

Peppiatt, Michael

Thames & Hudson

Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Art Deco Sculpture

Duncan, Alastair

Thames & Hudson

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Esther Mahlangu: To Paint is in My Heart

Girst, Thomas

Thames & Hudson

Book Interior Design
Tibetan Yoga /anglais

BAKER IAN

THAMES HUDSON

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Mid-Century Modern Design: A Complete Sourcebook

Bradbury, Dominic

Thames & Hudson

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Bradbury, Dominic

Thames & Hudson

Book Interior Design

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