Steve Mead - Designer
Layout artist and cover designer with a passion for books.
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Overview
Passionate and experienced designer specialising in Primary, Secondary and Trade books. I pride myself in delivering a professional, collabrative and creative service from concept to full digital and print production. Understanding the target audience and latest design trends is essential to deliver a successful product for parent, teacher and child.
Services
Languages
English
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Middle Grade Fantasy
Science Fiction
Young Adult Fantasy
Non-Fiction
Children's - Non-fiction
History
Math & Science
Nature
Certifications
- Adobe Animate CC course
Work experience
Freelance Book Designer
Self-employed
June, 2017
–
Present
(over 2 years)
Hi,
I offer a service that is tailored to support you in finding the right design and direction. I know the publishing process and what works for each age range, subject and target audience.
I have produced many non-fiction and fiction books from concept to production, offering a collaborative concept stage to get the look and feel right followed by a well-managed and communicative approach to producing the end product.
Please contact me with any queries and I am happy to help and hopefully work with you in the future.
Thanks
Steve
Digital ebook designer
Oxford University Press
March, 2018
–
August, 2018
(5 months)
This was a part time project helping OUP to establish its first ebook service. Transforming print books to work on an ebook platform.
Senior Graphic Designer
Capstone Publishers
June, 2005
–
June, 2017
(about 12 years)
Designing non fiction Libary books for Primary and Secondary sector. Managment of projects from budgets to schedules. Designing Trade books for WHSmiths and Waterstones.
Portfolio (7 selected works)
The Orangutan Rescue Gang
Joyce Major
From award-winning author Joyce Major comes this utterly gripping tale about a wildlife rescue gang embarking on a quest to rescue a stolen baby orangutan.When eleven-year-old Jaylynn moves from Seattle to Sumatra, Indonesia, she discovers a baby orangutan chained to a wall by his mean owner, Maniac Man. Quickly she pieces together her mission: steal the baby orangutan, then return him to the ... read more
Red Rock
Kate Kelly
The ice caps have melted. The coastal areas we once knew are gone, and only ‘scavvers’ now live in the flooded towns. The world has changed, but as 14-year-old Danni Rushton soon discovers, it isn’t the first time… Living with her uncle after the tragic death of her parents, Danni’s world is turned upside down when her aunt is assassinated. With her dying breath, she entrusts Danni with a stra... read more
The Baking Life of Amelie Day
Vanessa Curtis
Baking Life of Amelie Day
Lizzie's blood chilled as the sound went right through her. It was the baying of a hound...All is not well at Fitzy's Circus. A clown fall ill, the star performer is injured, and tickets for the show aren't selling. Is it because of the terrifying dog said to haunt a nearby graveyard? Lizzie and the Penny Gaff Gang decide to confront the so- called 'Devil's Hound' once and for all. Can Lizzie ... read more
Amphibian Body Parts (Animal Body Parts)
Clare Lewis
Amphibian Body Parts
Jonny Jakes Investigates The Hamburgers of Doom
Malcolm Judge
Meet Jonny Jakes, undercover reporter for banned school newspaper The Woodford Word. Nothing will stop his pursuit of the truth. Not teachers. Not parents. Not double detention.When a new head teacher arrives halfway through term, Jonny smells a rat. Teachers handing out sweets? All-you-can-eat hamburgers? He’s determined to get to the bottom of it, because Jonny Jakes investigates the same wa... read more
Robotics is one of the hottest fields in STEM curriculum. Open students' eyes to the field of professional robotic engineers. Readers will learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on epxperience all in a digital format.
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Communication & Punctuality
Steve was great in all aspect during my project. Highly recommend.
Dove Subaciute, January 2020
Steve made everything easy. I appreciated his precision, his artistry and his clear communication. He is the consummate professional and I highly recommend him.
Joyce Major, February 2019
Reply from Steve Mead
It was good working with Steve, and really appreciated his responsiveness and creativity
Michal Wozny, December 2018
Reply from Steve Mead
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