Nicole Lecht – Designer

Hello!I’m a graphic designer specializing in book design. I have a BFA in illustration and graphic design from the State University of New York at Buffalo. I have been a professional designer and maker for over twenty years. Over the course of my career as an in-house designer I perfected my technical skills and gained intimate knowledge of the publishing industry. Within that role, I designed and produced the covers and jackets of both nonfiction and fiction trade books.Now I've been creating covers independently for about 5 years. Freelancing under my own name gives me the flexibility to work with a broader array of publishers and authors, and I am eager for the opportunity to work with new organizations and individuals. I specialize in adult and YA fiction, and dabble in SciFi and non-fiction as well. Don't let the "I specialize in" category in my profile fool you, I have a wide range of experience.A book’s cover is what offers “curb appeal” for the stories that are housed inside. It needs to be attractive, smart, and inviting. To that end, design work is most effective when the artist knows and understands her audience. Given my experience designing books on a wide range of topics and genres, I am able to tailor my cover art to meet the needs of readers who vary in both age and interest.Coming from a long line of craftsmen and craftswomen, I believe in the quality of handmade and precision work—whether it is digital or physical. I’m also a nature freak who loves animals, organization, and patterns. And I am very much inspired by Scandinavian design, folk art, and minimalism.Lets work together! Feel free to contact me for my rates.