Simon Thompson

Simon Thompson – Designer

I am an extremely creative and versatile designer with over 20 years experience designing books from film to food to travel and sports.

Overview

I am an extremely creative, versatile and passionate Art Director with over 20 years’ experience.


I have a wealth of experience designing magazines and books with a diverse subject matter including architecture, travel, food and drink, films, cars, health, homes and science.


I am available to design covers and interiors as well as ePubs, illustrations, infographics and typography. I am also skilled at creating new and tailored templates and bespoke designs specific to a clients’ project or brand.


With a mix of in-house and freelance experience I have a thorough understanding of tight deadlines and sensible budgets as well as being a good communicator.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Horror Humor & Comedy Mystery & Crime
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Nature Sports & Outdoors Travel
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 2016 — Present

Portfolio

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50 Fun Facts About the Chicago Cubs: The Fan's Handy Guide to the History, Highlights, and Culture of One of the Most Beloved Teams in Baseball (50 Fun Facts Baseball)

McCandless, Sean

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North of Forty: Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes

Hurst, Lauren

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It Can’t Be That Far: A Baseball Pilgrimage

Schinzel, Dan

Queensway

Audsley, B.E.

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Formula 1: An American's Guide

Ayer, Heather

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Helpful Tips & Tools for the ADHD Writer: How to Conquer Your Inner Critic, Stay on Task, and Finish What You Start

Glassey, Robin

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Break the Line: Analysis & Method in Attacking Rugby

Ferrara, Rick L.

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Sydney: Food, Drink, Design, Arts, Nature

Lamond, Rose

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Travel. Experience. REMEMBER: A fun and inspirational travel diary

Riegger, Barbara

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Cultural Kaiseki: A Journey Through Offbeat Japan

Lee, Phil

The Illustrated Guide to Homes for Real Estate Agents: The Essential Reference to Fast-Track Your Knowledge, Wow Your Clients & Sell More Homes!

Turberfield, Jennifer

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Healthcare Heroes - How Therapy Dogs Change Lives!

Williams, Christi

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Chasing Spring: The Life Affirming Joy of Touring America by Bicycle

Lowry III, Thomas J.

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Backpackers' Guide to the Globe: An Intrepid Travel Guide for the Solo Adventurer

Heiter, Kim

Sperm and Eggs: At last, a book revealing the true meaning of life, a study comparing the building blocks of life with spam and eggs.

Angliss, Mr Paul

Simon has 48 reviews

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David R.

David R.

Nov, 2024

Terrific! Talented and very responsive and easy to work with!
Mike S.

Mike S.

Nov, 2024

I could not have been more satisfied and happy with my working relationsip with Simon. "Professional, talented, and friendly" does not do enough justice in describing Simon's value to my project. Those are huge understatements. Simon was a key factor in me finally being able to finish my book (two books, actually) after years of toiling over them. The design process was something I was unfamili...
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Mike M.

Mike M.

Oct, 2024

It's been a joy to work with Simon on our book series. Simon designed and produced covers for all 30 books in our series. We couldn't be more pleased. On to the next project!
Simon T.
Mike was a great client and a great brief. He knew exactly what he wanted but was also happy to look at other ideas and thoughts. I'd work with Mike at any time.
Alina S.

Alina S.

Sep, 2024

It was a pleasure working with Simon. He took time up front to connect via Zoom so that he understood the book and what I was looking for in terms of a cover. As a result, the cover design captures the essence of the book and grabs your attention. He delivered the full design and three cover templates ahead of schedule. I would highly recommend Simon as a cover designer.
Xian G.

Xian G.

Sep, 2024

Simon was fantastic to work with. Throughout the design process, he was very responsive and produced quick turnarounds as we were trying out different layout and design options. My book had over 250 images and he handled them extremely well. Many people have commented how professional and smart the book looks! Simon also went above and beyond to guide me through the KDP process as it was my fi...
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