Leah McDowell

Leah McDowell – Designer

Hello! I'm an experienced print designer with a background in book jacket design based in Edinburgh, Scotland. I'd love to hear from you.

Overview

My name is Leah McDowell and I'm an experienced print designer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

I love telling stories, but I’ve never been much of a wordsmith. It's my job, however, ​to communicate stories of all sorts, all born from an author’s imagination.

Lucky for me, there’s that saying about how pictures speak a thousand words!

My experience in design in book and magazine publishing has granted me skills in print design, illustration, ​typesetting, hand lettering, print production and ​art direction.

Let me help you to tell your story to the people who matter. I'm always excited to talk about new projects, so drop me a line if you are too!
Services
Non-Fiction
Agriculture Business & Management Calendars Health & Wellbeing Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Anthologies Short Story
Languages
English
Awards
  • Saltire Society Emerging Publisher of the Year 2016

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2016 — Present

Floris Books

Jun, 2012 — Present

Portfolio

This insightful book argues that the source of our current social, economic and environmental issues springs from our illusion that everything in the world is separate.
This little book offers a treasure trove of reflections and contemplations on images from nature, each connected to a Gospel reading. Based on thirty years of sermons, Rev. Skaller explores the essence of sensory images, including flowers, shells, clouds, and ... read more
Rosemary, mint and onions are commonly found in kitchens, but physician Markus Sommer argues that cooking only makes use of one aspect of plants like these. Here, he vividly describes their full characteristics, helping the reader to understand their true natu... read more
Janet is forbidden from visiting the woods near her father's castle because legend says that long ago a local boy called Tam Linn was stolen there by the fairy queen and never returned. But Janet isn't afraid of fairy stories...Deep in the woods, by a well, sh... read more
When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the "shop from nowhere," and its owner, Mr Silver―draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment. Recruited as Mr. Si... read more
There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie. I don’t know why she swallowed the midgie, So teeny and squidgy!In this hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme, the wee lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favorite creatures to catch that peskie midge -- in... read more
12 Days o Yule
Selkie Girl
Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even Loch Ness's most famous resident -- these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. In the highly anticipated companion volume to the much-loved An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and ... read more
Thorfinn and the Awful Invasion

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Gerrit D.

Gerrit D.

Jul, 2018

Leah is a first-class professional -- it was a pleasure to work with her, both for cover design and book interior design.
Amy D.

Amy D.

Oct, 2017

Leah is fantastic to work with. She really got what this book was about and was able to create a cover that captured everything. She also had some great ideas for subtle visual cues that draw in the eye of someone quickly scrolling through their screen without the cover being too overbearing. I recommend her highly!

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