Louise Brigenshaw – Designer

Fueled by coffee & cats, I create clean, reader-friendly layouts that turn complex content into polished pages readers love.

Overview

Hi, I'm Louise! With 15+ years in publishing, I bring books to life through clean, reader-friendly layouts that turn complex content into smooth, enjoyable reading experiences. Collaborating closely with authors, editors, photographers and illustrators, I help transform ideas and manuscripts into polished pages that truly connect with readers.

Experienced in project management, I'll ensure every project stays on schedule and within budget without compromising quality.

Interested in teaming up to create beautiful, engaging books? Get in touch!

Services

Book Interior Design

Non-Fiction

Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Self-Help & Self-Improvement Sex & Relationships Travel

Languages

English

Work experience

Freelance Senior Designer

Self-employed

Oct, 2022 — Present

Designing and project managing for clients including: DK books, Bloomsbury, Quarto and Radio Times.

Senior Designer

Dorling Kindersley

Jan, 2022 — Oct, 2022 (9 months)

Project managing approximately 8 titles at once, from presentation to files ready for printer, across a wide variety of genres. Ensuring workflow is carefully planned and executed, and budgets and schedule adhered to.

Project Art Editor

Dorling Kindersley

Sep, 2017 — Jan, 2022 (over 4 years)

Designing and developing the styling for books in the Life department ranging across many genres; gardening, cooking, health, fitness, mindfulness and sex.

Freelance illustrator and designer

Self-employed

May, 2012 — Sep, 2017 (over 5 years)

Worked as a freelance illustrator and designer, predominantly working in magazine publishing with various clients including: Holland & Barrett, British Airways, Disney, Weight Watchers, Vodafone and the BBC.

Designer

Titan Publishing

Jan, 2010 — May, 2012 (over 2 years)

Responsible for the design of Totally, a publication that changed in subject every issue. Creating contemporary and dynamic designs, whilst adhering to the licensors style guide.

Junior Designer

Titan Publishing

Apr, 2008 — Jan, 2010 (almost 2 years)

Designing layouts for various magazines and books including Superman Legends, Supernatural, and Bones: The Forensic Files. Alongside this I was also designing in-house marketing projects such as House Ads, covermount packaging and promotional web banners.