Steven Marsden

Steven Marsden – Designer

I am a designer and illustrator specialising in book cover design. I have worked in publishing for over 7 years.

Overview

Before becoming freelance in 2018, I was a cover designer at DK Life (a non-fiction imprint of Penguin Random House), where I developed a broad knowledge of technical design and production processes. I have since branched out into working for independent publishers such Tuttle, Zed Books and And Other Stories, as well as continuing to keep DK as a valued client.

Having relocated from London to Margate, I now work from my home studio, which gives me the space and freedom to experiment with processes such as relief printing, painting and collage.
Services
Non-Fiction
Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits DIY & Crafts Home & Garden Humanities & Social Sciences LGBTQ Non-Fiction Political Science & Current Affairs
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Awards
  • New York Book Show winner for The Science of Cooking cover design, 2018
Certifications
  • National Diploma Graphic Design (UAL)
  • BA Hons Illustration (UAL)
  • FDA Illustration (UAL)

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2018 — Present

I illustrate and design book covers and interiors for a number of clients including DK, And Other Stories and Zed Books.

DK

Apr, 2016 — Apr, 2018 (about 2 years)

At DK I was a cover designer for the lifestyle division. I worked on many books covering subjects such as cooking, fitness, gardening and crafts. Here I learnt about all the technicalities of setting up files correctly for print, including the use of varnish, foils and speciality inks. While at DK I designed the cover for The Science of Cooking - the design went on the win an award at The New York Book show in 2018.

EntertainMe

Apr, 2013 — Apr, 2016 (about 3 years)

At EntertainMe I designed artwork for music compilations and documentaries.

Portfolio

Made in Saturn

Indiana, Rita

Foucault against Neoliberalism?

de Lagasnerie, Geoffroy

Tentacle

Indiana, Rita

Empty Words

Levrero, Mario

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Deepak Singh U.

Deepak Singh U.

Dec, 2021

Steve is gentlemen. He was very accommodating when I asked for a completely different design to that of my original brief. I have no hesitation in recommending Steve onwards.

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