Liz Kay

Liz Kay – Designer

Experienced Illustrator & Lettering Artist crafting bold, playful artwork that makes subjects like history fun, accessible and inclusive.

Overview

I have extensive experience working closely with experts in their field to bring their project to life. I have worked with several of the major publishers including Penguin, Walker Books and DK on children's non fiction titles.

Previous work has included The History of Everywhere for Walker Books - written by Philip Parker and The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge published by Neon Squid.

Everything I create is hand drawn, often combining illustration with hand lettering.

I truly believe in the importance of sharing stories and learnings from history in order to build resilience and empathy in today's uncertain world.

I will work collaboratively with you every step of the process to ensure we have a result we are both happy with.

If you reckon I could help bring your project to life - however big or small - please get in touch. I'd love to hear from you!

I don’t use ai and I don’t work on books written by ai.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction History
Languages
English
Awards
  • Winner of The Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize 2024

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2008 — Present
Selected Clients: PENGUIN • WALKER BOOKS • THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART • DK PUBLISHING • CHRONICLE BOOKS • MACMILLAN • LONELY PLANET KIDS • QUARTO BOOKS • TIME OUT • OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS • JAMIE MAGAZINE • THE RADIO TIMES • THE TELEGRAPH • QANTAS • WAKEFIELD MUSEUMS •

Portfolio

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