Overview
I have over 20 years of experience designing interiors and covers for self-publishing authors and international publishers such as Thames and Hudson, The British Library, Bloomsbury and Tuttle. I've worked with many authors, artists and photographers, and designed best-selling books like Graffiti World and Bespoke: Savile Row Tailors. I have also designed successful text-lead books like Heaven on Earth, Ancient Ivory and The Sartorial Travel Guide.
I take great care in selecting the right images that illustrate the text - no matter how long or short it is - designing spreads that communicate a clear narrative to the reader. With my typographical and picture editing skills, I design fresh, eye-catching covers and interiors from concept to press. I start every project by researching the subject and talk it through with you. Then I make sample spreads before designing the full layout and creating final files ready for print or e-book.
Every new project brings new ideas. I look forward to hearing yours!
Services
Non-Fiction
Architecture
Art
Design
Fashion & Textiles
History
Travel
Languages
English
Awards
- British Book Design & Production Awards
Work experience
Self-employed
Jan, 2014 —
Present
Working as a freelancer, I have built long-term relationships, designing books and covers for publishers in London, New York and Singapore. I regularly work on books with publishers Thames and Hudson, Bloomsbury, The British Library and Tuttle. I have also worked with many authors helping them self-publish their books. Like the renowned menswear author Simon Crompton's Permanent Style books.
I'm fortunate to work on subjects I love and find interesting. These subjects cover art and design: for example, the Material Innovation series. Travel with books like Great Cycling Climbs and The Sartorial Travel Guide. Cooking - Urban Cookbook. History - Ancient Ivory. Architecture - SAOTA Light Space Life
Revolution Press
Jan, 2012 —
Jan, 2014
(about 2 years)
I spent two years in Singapore as the art director for international, world-leading luxury lifestyle and watch magazines, The Rake and Revolution.
• Managing the design and production from initial planning to
the final print and digital publication.
• Running photoshoots with photographers, stylists and models.
• Understanding US, Asian and European markets.
Thames and Hudson
Jan, 1998 —
Jan, 2012
(about 14 years)
At the publishers Thames and Hudson I designed books and covers for a wide variety of subjects ranging from art and fashion, including Make Your Mark: New Urban Artists, to archaeology and history titles like Great Military Leaders.
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