Lynne Lanning

Lynne Lanning – Designer

Experienced freelance editorial designer & art director covering creative visual book design & all aspects of editorial printed publishing.

Overview

I have extensive design experience across numerous national UK magazines of all genres. I was the Art Director for Psychologies Magazine in the UK, a women's interest mindfulness and wellbeing monthly publication with sole responsibility for its entire design and production.

Branching out into book design, I have been involved in book interior layout and design for a number of publishers from Harper Collins, Batsford Books, Pavilion Books and GMC Publications across a wide variety of genres, from Textiles and Upholstery to Cookbooks and Art & Interior design! Extremely hard working and able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines I am reliable and organised with meticulous attention to detail.

E-publishing is a new genre for me but I'm willing and able to discuss your requirements and work it out from the specifications of each publishing house.

I am also available to design any aspect of editorial publishing from magazines, special supplements and brochures and books from interior layout artwork from pre-set samples or designing completely from scratch!

I am also experienced in commissioning illustrations, and sourcing images from photo agencies, infographics and typography.

(profile image credit: lauren-mancke/unsplash)

Services
Non-Fiction
Art Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Design Health & Wellbeing Home & Garden Psychology Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English
Certifications
  • 4 year study HND Graphic Design, University for Creative Arts, Canterbury & Rochester

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2021 — Present
As a freelance Art Editor/Director and Non Fiction Book Designer, I am able to take a project from its initial stages through to setting up style sheets and templates and onto print. I have experience in commissioning illustration and excellent picture research skills. I have completed several book interior layouts. A recent commission was revamping a 300 page book on Upholstery from the 1990's which involved resizing the book and updating the style sheets to create a more modern fresher feel. I also undertook the layout for a 200 page illustrated interior design book which involved approximately 1000 pieces of artwork. Other books have included an art coffee table book on sketching, crocheted and knitting pattern books on houseplants and animals, textiles and a cookbook. I am also still involved in editorial publishing and an available for all magazine style content and publishing material.

Kelsey Publishing

Jan, 2013 — May, 2021 (over 8 years)
I was the Design Director for Psychologies Magazine in the UK, a women's interest mindfullness, self-help and wellbeing monthly publication. Initially employed as a freelance designer, then employed as Deputy Art Editor and finally Art Director. During that time budget cuts resulted in me becoming the only member of the Art Department which coincided with the team leaving the offices and working as a remote team. I was responsible for all aspects of design and production and photoshop manipulation of images ready for press. I also undertook picture research across a wide variety of agencies and commissioned illustrators for the magazine when necessary.

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Joshua S.

Joshua S.

Jan, 2025

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Lynne was absolutely amazing to work with! She was very responsive and provided an excellent product in a timely fashion. I am looking forward to working with her again in the future. THANK YOU, Lynne!!!
Lynne L.
Josh was a great client! He was easy to work with and a great communicator! We had a 5 hour time difference to overcome as I am in the UK and he in the USA but it worked really well and he always l...
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