Simon Thompson

Simon Thompson – Designer

I am an extremely creative and versatile designer with over 30 years experience designing books from film to food to travel and sports.

Overview

I am a creative, versatile Art Director with over 30 years of experience across print and digital publishing.

I design books across diverse genres, including sports, travel, fiction, science, food, and film.

My expertise spans bespoke cover-to-cover designs, branded templates, ePubs, infographics, and custom typography.

Having worked both in-house and freelance, I excel at balancing tight deadlines with realistic budgets, and I pride myself on being a clear, reliable collaborator.

Services
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

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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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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

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
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Backpackers' Guide to the Globe: An Intrepid Travel Guide for the Solo Adventurer

Heiter, Kim

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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

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management

Simon has 84 reviews

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Pape D.

Pape D.

Mar, 2025

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Exceptional isn't even the word to describe my experience working with Simon. As a first-time author—young author at that—I had a vision for my book that was anything but conventional. I wanted something that resonated with my generation and younger readers, meaning a heavy focus on illustrations...
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Hallie S.

Hallie S.

Mar, 2024

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All I can say about my experience with Simon is “Wow”. He delivered beyond my expectations and was super helpful.
Kim H.

Kim H.

Nov, 2023

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The work of Simon is nothing short of exceptional. His professionalism is evident from the outset, seamlessly blending with an artistic creativity that breathes life into every page. The technical design skills showcased in his work are impeccable, demonstrating a mastery of layout, typography, a...
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Carine S.

Carine S.

Oct, 2026

Simon designed the cover, print interior, and Kindle edition of my first book, Infuse the Mood: From Plant to Pot, a full-colour 7×10 photographic guide with a fairly complex layout of methods, tip boxes, tables, worksheets, and images. He did an excellent job bringing the whole project together....
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Ryan C.

Ryan C.

Sep, 2026

Simon was a professional from start to finish. He took the time to understand the needs of our book project and proposed a clear plan for meeting our budget, timeline, and goals. The formatting and design that Simon created was exactly what we needed and he was quick to communicate and respond to...
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