Kate Stone

Kate Stone – Designer

Graphic designer specializing in full book design, including typesetting and custom logos to make your title stand out.

Overview

I am a graphic designer specializing in logos, branding, illustration, and publication design. I can take your book design from start to finish—from logo to layout, from idea to print-ready files. I have experience in marketing design as well as publication design, and am used to creating ads and social media graphics that help get new titles the attention they deserve.
Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Fantasy Historical Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Middle Grade Young Adult
Non-Fiction
History
Languages
English
Awards
  • Graphis New Talent Annual-Silver Award, Logo Design

Work experience

Oni Press

Apr, 2017 — Present

Dark Horse Comics

Jan, 2017 — Apr, 2017 (3 months)

Dark Horse Comics

Oct, 2016 — Jan, 2018 (over 1 year)

Self-employed

Jan, 2013 — Present

Portfolio

One Line

Fawkes, Ray

Dryad Vol. 2 (2)

Wiebe, Kurtis

The Vain (1)

Rahal, Eliot

Dead Dudes (1)

Sebela, Christopher

Dryad Vol. 1 (1)

Wiebe, Kurtis

A great starting point for anyone curious about queer and trans life, and helpful for those already on their own journeys!In this quick and easy guide to queer and trans identities, cartoonists Mady G and JR Zuckerberg guide you through the basics of the LGBT+... read more
Pilu of the Woods

Mai K. Nguyen

"Pilu of the Woods is a heartwarming tale full of natural wonder, with wise and lovely messages about coping with grief, facing your feelings, and learning to forgive yourself." - Katie O'Neill, Eisner Award-winning author of The Tea Dragon Society For fans of... read more
Sci-Fu

Yehudi Mercado

Set in 1980s Brooklyn, a young DJ accidentally summons a UFO that transports his family, best friend, and current crush to the robot-dominated planet of Discopia.Hip-hop, sci-fi and kung fu all hit the turntables for the mash-up mix of the year! Cartoonist/for... read more
The long-awaited final volume completes the entire Wet Moon series.Trilby is finally out of the hospital, but she feels anything but ready to face daily life again. Even though Myrtle is in prison and Trilby is safe, everything is different and nothing feels r... read more
Myrtle Turenne attacked Trilby and left her for dead in the swamps of Wet Moon. While Trilby clings to life in the hospital, everyone else is lost, unsure of what to do. They're all dealing with the attack in their own ways, and they'll need to accept that not... read more
Caesar's birth in the original Planet of the Apes films was a result of the time travel at the core of that story. Tim Seeley (Revival) and David Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist) relocate that birth to 19th century Africa, where Caesar crosses paths with Tarza... read more
Mr. Quinlan, a product of a hellish vampiric ritual gone wrong, seeks to destroy the Master, the powerful vampire who sired him. After he is forced into hiding in the ancient Roman hillsides, he is captured and raised in the arenas as a gladiator. Winning his ... read more
The zombie apocalypse has never been more surreal! A mentally unhinged manga artist witnesses the beginning of a zombie outbreak in Tokyo, and he's certain of only two things: he's destined to be the city's hero, and he possesses something very rare in Japan--... read more
From the pages of Warren Publishing's Eerie magazine, The Rook returns in new archival editions, bringing you the best of the time-travelling swash-buckler. Written by William B. Dubay and drawn by Jim Stenstrum, with covers by Paul Gulacy, The Rook follows sc... read more
In the aftermath of the battle with the Engineers, the surviving humans on LV-223 are wounded and scattered- and easy prey for a gathering horde of Aliens!The Colonial Marines get a taste of what it's like to be at the bottom of the food chain!In 2017 look for... read more
World of Tanks

Garth Ennis

Superstar scribe Garth Ennis (Preacher, Battlefields) joins forces with the legendary Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog) to create a tense war story inspired by the globally popular (over 110 million players!) online game World of Tanks.As an unteste... read more
Air Bud meets The Walking Dead! From the tabletop smash hit comes this new comic series starring your favorite characters from Plaid Hat Games' DEAD OF WINTER, written by Kyle Starks (the Eisner Award-nominated Sexcastle), and illustrated by Gabo (The Life Aft... read more
Can a robot have a soul? Built by a brilliant scientist to replace his lost son, but with powers beyond imagination, Astro Boy fights for the oppressed and helpless, whether they be human, alien, or robot. Exciting, whimsical, and touching, Astro Boy brings ba... read more
From Charles Soule, author of The Oracle Year comes a new oversized, hardcover edition of Letter 44, the critically-acclaimed and award-winning series about presidency and first contact, packed with extras like creator commentary, sketches, concept art, and mo... read more
Newly-elected president Stephen Blades hoped to tackle the most critical issues facing the nation: war, the economy, and health care. But in a letter penned by the outgoing president, Blades learns the truth that redefines "critical": seven years ago, NASA dis... read more
Earth will be destroyed. Stephen Blades, 45th president of the United States, knows this, and knows there will be no way to stop it. He knows the crew of the Clarke is most likely dead, and the the 666 that were supposed to be saved now have no chance. The mos... read more
The crew of the Clarke may just be humanity's last hope. Sent to investigate an alien construction in the asteroid belt, they're hoping to make discoveries, establish first contact, and―though it's a long shot―stay alive for as long as they can. They all came ... read more
The third special hardcover edition of the critically acclaimed Rick and Morty comic series!
Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius Rick Sanchez and his bumbling grandson Morty as they explore the outer reaches of time, space, and how much of Jerry one person can take. This volume features Eisner-nominated writer Kyle Starks (SEXCASTLE) in co... read more
The hit comic book series based on Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s hilarious [Adult Swim] animated show RICK & MORTY continues! Catch up on the adventures of degenerate genius Rick Sanchez and his bumbling grandson Morty as they explore the outer reaches of ti... read more
From filmmaker Macon Blair (Blue Ruin, I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) and artist Joe Flood (Science Comics) comes a Great Depression-era adventure comedy about love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.As jaunty hobos Jed and Thanny crisscros... read more
A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to using gender-neutral pronouns."A great, simple look at the importance of using correct pronouns; extremely accessible to those for whom gender-neutral language is a new concept." –– School Library Journal ... read more
The delightful story of Nora who, after a succession of terrible boyfriends, finds a much happier relationship with a 500-pound American black bear. "Funny and sweet. Your next book boyfriend gives great hugs." -–– Rainbow Rowell "I never expected to write a b... read more
A hilarious story of a diverse group of young sleuths who ban together to solve a murder mystery while at a weight-loss camp. Deep in the Oregon wilderness sits Camp Bloom, a weight-loss camp where "overweight" teens can "get in shape." Jesse would rather be a... read more
Archival Quality

Ivy Noelle Weir

After losing her job at the library, Cel Walden starts working at the haunting Logan Museum as an archivist. But the job may not be the second chance she was hoping for, and she finds herself confronting her mental health, her relationships, and before long, h... read more

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Eric H.

Eric H.

Jul, 2022

Kate was a dream to work with. Not only did she have great ideas, but she found unique ways to include my own in her work so it felt like a true collaboration. I'm proud that she'll get to include some of my stuff in her portfolio one day soon. Highly recommend!

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