Ryan Webb

Ryan Webb – Designer

Award winning art director, book designer, and self publishing expert with over 15 years experience in publishing and product design.

Overview

Picture Book Designer and Formatter

I’m a professional award winning children’s book designer with over fifteen years of experience in graphic design and 100+ children’s books designed in the last five years.

I specialise in picture book design and formatting, working with authors and illustrators to create books that feel cohesive, polished, and genuinely ready for publication. My work covers cover design, interior layout, typography, pattern and end pages, and fully upload-ready files for print and eBook platforms.

I don’t illustrate, but I work closely with existing artwork or alongside your illustrator to make sure the design supports the storytelling rather than distracting from it.

Clients often come to me because they want a designer who understands children’s publishing inside and out, and who can guide them through the technical side with clarity and care.

I take a collaborative approach and don’t place limits on reasonable revisions. If something needs refining, we refine it, until the book feels right.

I’ve worked on award-recognised titles, including books that have received Readers’ Favorite awards, and I regularly design bilingual and foreign-language picture books. All fonts used are fully licensed, and every project is prepared carefully for platforms such as KDP, IngramSpark, and Lulu.

If you’re looking for a calm, experienced designer who takes quality seriously, I’d be very happy to hear about your book.

Services
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Gold
  • Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Silver
  • First Place Purple Dragonfly Awards for Best Children's Poetry Book 2025
  • International Impact Award
Certifications
  • Professional Graphic Designer (15+ years experience)
  • Children’s Book Design and Formatting Specialist

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2020 — Present
I’m the lead designer. I’ve worked on over 100 children’s books for self-publishing authors and independent publishers. I handle everything from layout and cover design to typesetting, endpapers, font licensing, and formatting for print and eBook. I’ve also worked on a number of bilingual and translated titles, and I regularly prepare files for platforms like KDP, IngramSpark, and offset printers. Several of the books I’ve designed have gone on to win awards, including Silver and Gold medals in the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. It’s always a pleasure to see a book get that kind of recognition, especially when I get to update the cover with the winner’s seal afterwards.

The Knight Shop International

Apr, 2014 — Nov, 2020 (over 6 years)
I was the art director and lead photographer for The Knight Shop, working across packaging, marketing, and product design. The company supplied props and products to film studios, historical societies, and reenactment groups, so it was a pretty creative space to work in. I designed catalogues, clothing, promotional materials, and signage, and managed the design team day to day.

Gecko Clothing

Oct, 2012 — Apr, 2016 (over 3 years)
I designed the patterns and cuts for a range of ethical children’s clothing, along with the logo, labels, and packaging. I also helped shape the brand’s visual identity and created graphics for their marketing and social channels.

Cartrefi Conwy

Mar, 2009 — Mar, 2014 (about 5 years)
This was one of my earlier roles, where I worked on printed brochures, internal documents, branding, and web content. It gave me a good grounding in design fundamentals and accessibility, which still feed into my book layout work today.

Portfolio

Once Upon a Diwali (Holidays in Our Home)

Mishra, Anita

Soaring Kite Books

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Kai and the Kappas

Gamarra, Stefanie

Marshmallow Tree Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
The Little Green Dragon

Partner, Kelly

Partner Publishing

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
The Girl Whose Garden Comes Alive

Howard, Juliet

Willoak

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
BIG Feelings, Little Bodies

Camacho-Balkenbush , Megan

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
All by Myself: (But Sometimes I Need a Little Help!)

Everett, Elizabeth

Soaring Kite Books

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
The Love of the Moonlight

Buckner, Sarah

Soaring Kite Books

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Production Management
My Teacher Has Tattoos

Lopez, Darren

Soaring Kite Books

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
Boogie Barn

Nephew, William

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
Hurry Up Pup

Pierce, Justin

Way Ahead Kids

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
A Prayer from Head to Toe

Patterson, Tricia Lovvorn

Truth at Home Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Breathe

Hemsley, Becky

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
My Beads and Me

Bogan, Amber T.

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Jibberjack, Fibberjack: A Made-Up Monster Mystery

Gamarra, Stefanie

Marshmallow Tree Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design
Parker's Markers

Dean, Brooke Nichole

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
What Did We Miss?

Semmons, Tiffany

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Who Is That in the Sky?

Jennifer Hartman

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design

Ryan has 15 reviews

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Darcy G.

Darcy G.

Feb, 2026

Ryan took our artwork and text and elevated the project in exactly the way we hoped. He stayed true to our vision while bringing his own strong ideas, particularly around typography, that made the book better. This was a children’s book, and as first-time creators, we relied heavily on his expert...
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Stefanie G.

Stefanie G.

Dec, 2025

Ryan has become my go-to designer for a reason. I’ve worked with him on two picture book projects now, and his eye for design, layout and typography consistently takes my covers and interiors to the next level. He’s responsive, thoughtful, and always receptive to feedback. If you want someone who...
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Ryan W.
Thanks Stefanie! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you. I absolutely love working on your stories and Marta's illustrations were stunning as always! I can't wait to see your next book!
Dana E.

Dana E.

Nov, 2025

Ryan did an amazing job providing mock-ups for my children's books. He provided the materials in a timely matter and put a nice, creative spin on them. They are adorable and I cannot wait to use them to revamp my website!
Michael L.

Michael L.

Sep, 2025

Excellent work, and fast! Had all files I needed ready to go quickly. Perfect upload on KDP for both paperback and ebook on the first try. Thanks again, Ryan!
Juliet H.

Juliet H.

Jul, 2025

I really enjoyed working with Ryan. He was professional and helpful. He also worked tirelessly with many needed edits, big and small, without complaint, wanting to ensure the final product was exactly what I wanted. Very grateful for that and would definitely recommend.

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