Overview
My design work for publishers spans classic novels, illustrated reference, popular science, health and beauty, sport, natural history, art, pop culture, history, gaming, further education, cookery and children's books.
Some of my high-profile work includes the book of Guinness World Records, BBC David Attenborough Africa: eye to eye with the unknown and The Complete Ironman Official Illustrated Guide. But I also love designing small indie publications.
Loaded with experience from my existing publishing clients, I can steer a project through the complexities that designing a book can often present.
On the graphic illustration front, I produce instructional illustration, infographics, diagramatic illustration, maps and have a bit of a thing for geometric portraits.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- D&AD Design and Art Directors Yellow Pencil Award
Certifications
- Bachelor of Art, BA (Hons) Graphic Design
- Diploma General Art and Design
Work experience
Self-employed
Producing a broad range of publishing products that include illustrated fiction and non-fiction children’s titles, illustrated reference for popular culture, science, history, craft and lifestyle. Publishers that I have engaged freelance work with Anness Publishing, Arcturus Publishing, Atlantic books, Aurum Press, Crabtree Publishing, Eddison Sadd Editions, Ivy Press, Rosen Publishing, Quintessence publishing.
Guinness World Records
At Guinness World Records, I was responsible for the management of all the external and internal communications for the creative in-house design department, holding regular one-to-one meetings on their progress. I carried out the commissioning of complex illustrations and photography that was required for the Guinness World Records book. I held regular consultation meetings with the global media department and production department, reviewing best practices for their publications.
Quercus Publishing
Working with the Art Director, I was responsible for the design management of illustrated non-fiction titles and ‘book plus’ packages. My responsibilities included briefing and managing projects for designers and picture researchers. My role necessitated the commissioning of photography and illustration. I provided support for front-end design of the company website and book ‘micro sites’.
Oakley Design Associates
I provided full design and project management services. This included delivering presentations, production of artwork and the management of print. Commissioning of copywriters, photographers, illustrators. I have assembled and managed external teams of creatives for large scope projects. Clients included: Cunningham Lindsey loss adjusters, Quarto Publishing and WestCo Construction.
Carlton Books
I was engaged in the design and production of book covers, spreads, interactive packs, paper engineering and related promotional material. I was responsible for managing design staff, both permanent and freelance. My other duties included construction and management of budgets, art direction of photography, model casting and prop sourcing.
Dorling Kindersley
Working in conjunction with the Design Director and Sales and Marketing team, I was responsible for producing designs for books covers, catalogues, point of sale and posters.
Swallow Books
Producing illustrated books for the publishers, following designs through from concept to finished artwork, also designing promotional material and catalogues.
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