Ken Crossland – Designer

I’m an Art Director and book designer with 12+ years of experience at Penguin Random House, where I designed and art directed award-winning and New York Times–bestselling books across middle grade, YA, and adult nonfiction, including multiple Newbery Medal and Honor titles.

Clients value me for my calm, collaborative approach and my ability to turn complex manuscripts into clear, compelling visual systems. I bring a strong typographic eye, deep production knowledge, and a storyteller’s instinct to every project—whether that’s a single cover or a full interior. I’m especially well-suited to authors who want a designer with traditional-publishing rigor, thoughtful communication, and design decisions grounded in audience and narrative.