Stephanie Kowalsky

Stephanie Kowalsky – Designer

Publication designer with experience in editorial layout, print production, prepress preparation, and high-volume page management.

Overview

Publication design is simply my thing. As the saying goes, “When you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,” I live by that motto every time I open up the Adobe Creative Suite. Whether I’m laying out a novel, magazine or educational curriculum workbook, the process feels like second nature – driven by passion, not obligation. That dedication shines through in my designs, which are not only visually compelling but also strategically crafted to tell a clear, engaging story.

I’m a freelance book interior designer who regularly collaborates with Penguin Random House. I began my career in sports publishing, bringing over 20 years of experience designing game-day magazines and yearbooks for college and professional teams across the United States. My work also includes contributions to Savory and Yellow Scene magazines.

As the print design world evolves, I’m excited to grow alongside this beautiful corner of the industry. I’m eager to bring my layout and design expertise to your publication project, and to drive it from concept to standout final execution.

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Parenting & Families Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2014 — Present
I design book interiors, magazines and catalogs for a range of clients and industries, including fiction and nonfiction, sports, K-12 education, lifestyle, and food and beverage.

Portfolio

The Heart of Winter

Evison, Jonathan

Dutton

Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Book Interior Design
Ginny the Guinea Pig

LaGreca, Rita

RiRi

Cover Design Book Interior Design

Stephanie has 13 reviews

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Nadia G.

Nadia G.

Aug, 2026

Working with Stephanie was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. This was my first book, so seeing my manuscript professionally formatted was an emotional milestone for me. When I opened the first sample pages, I almost burst into tears—it suddenly looked and felt like a real book. Steph...
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Luis S.

Luis S.

Jul, 2026

Stephanie designed and typeset the interior of my 358-page nonfiction book, and the result is genuinely professional — clean typography, well-considered chapter openers, and a reading experience that holds up next to traditionally published books in my category. She was responsive through every ...
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Stephanie K.
Thanks, Luis! You were equally great to work with. You knew exactly what you wanted and what to ask for, and it made the whole process efficient and enjoyable.
Andy M.

Andy M.

Jul, 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars Working with Stephanie on the formatting of my first book, It’s a Long Way to the Top, was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. She was professional, patient, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout the entire process. Since this was my first time publishing a boo...
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Stephanie K.
What a lovely review! Thanks so much, Andy. It was a pleasure helping you bring your book to life.
Ladd M.

Ladd M.

Jul, 2026

During the prepublication phase of my book, Finding Inner Peace, I hired Stephanie for typesetting and interior design. She completed the project according to my specifications and demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the process. The final document ...
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Jack N.

Jack N.

Jul, 2026

Stephanie rescued the cover of my book at a critical point. She had already done an outstanding job formatting my manuscript, and then she helped complete the cover using the design I created while preserving the content and message I wanted. I came to her after spending many frustrating hours t...
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Stephanie K.
So glad I could swoop in and help!

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