About me

I am a freelance book designer with over 20 years of publishing experience, working on general fiction titles, and non-fiction titles across all areas of visual creativity from the arts, architecture, design, photography, film, music, fashion, archaeology, history and popular culture. I am skilled in managing the end-to-end design process, working closely with publishers, authors and editors ensuring each cover captures the book’s unique essence while meeting the needs of the market. I have a genuine passion for both literature and design, coupled with a proven track record of creating compelling and diverse covers.

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• CREATIVE FREELANCE BOOK DESIGNER Have a look at my portfolio and get in touch if you have any projects you'd like to discuss
• Accidentally credited myself to jobs I haven't worked on - anyone know how to remove myself? quickly!

Projects

• Recent book designAnother recent design, this time for #amberbooksltd. The History of Scotland is a big, beautiful, heavily illustrated…. History of Scotland! #openforwork #freelance #bookstagram #bookdesign #bookdesigner #scotland
• LATEST BOOK DESIGNSI've recently updated my website, showcasing some of my more recent projects... a large and comprehensive History of Scotland, and the autobiography of Caroline Redman Lusher. Have a look and get in touch if you have any upcoming book design projects you'd like to discuss. https://lnkd.in/eMjiv4ip
• New Book cover designReally happy to reveal my cover design for Alexandra Harris' 'Virginia Woolf. As always, it was a joy to work for Thames & Hudson. #bookcoverdesign #openforwork #freelancedesigner #freelance
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  New cover design for paperback issue of bestselling, 'A New Way of Seeing' for Thames & HudsonRe-issue of art history title from best selling author and BBC Culture writer Kelly Grovier.
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  Jacket Design for On the Line: Conversations with Sean ScullyBook jacket design for new hardback, On the Line: Conversations with Sean Scully. A unique insight into the life and art of Sean Scully, an internationally celebrated artist and creative practitioner at the height of his powers.
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  The Lives of Lee MillerBook cover design for new title celebrating the life of Lee Miller,; War photographer, surrealist artist, and Vogue model, (soon to be a major film staring Kate Winslet)

Work history

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Freelance book designerBatDesign
Jan 2008London, United KingdomFreelance
Freelance Book Designer, branding designer & illustrator.
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Head of DesignNam aidsmap
Sep 2018 - Jun 2024London, United KingdomPart Time
In-house designer, illustrator & brand manager for non-profit organization aidsmap. Responsible for the redesign and implementation of all printed and digital assets, including the redesign of their website. https://www.aidsmap.com/. I also work closely with Public Health England on the design of the HIV Lens website. https://www.hiv-lens.org/

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Skills

• Art Direction
• Project Management
• Illustration
• Book Covers
• Graphic Design
• Web Design

Education

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BA(Hons) Graphic DesignThe University of Brighton
Aug 1991 - Jun 1994Brighton, United Kingdom
Ba (Hons) in Graphic Design