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The Bridge Remembered

A recently completed book design and typesetting project, for a paperback book published using KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing from Amazon), a highly economical way of self-publishing both print and digital books. The client for this project had written a collection of memories of The Bridge hotel in Buttermere, in the Lake District, based on his experiences of both staying there as a guest, and also working there as a student ‘handyman’ in the late 50’s and 60’s. The client provided a completed manuscript and I then designed a layout that would allow both an easy and enjoyable reading experience and show the illustrations at their optimum size and scale. The chosen format was a 9″ x 6″ ( 228.6mm x 152.4mm) book.

The book is typeset in Fedra Serif A and Fedra Serif B. With a large x-height and short stem length, Fedra Serif A works well in small sizes and in low-resolution print so was used for the body copy, captions and map labels. Fedra Serif B has an increased contrast and stem lengths, so is suited for larger sizes where its shape can be better appreciated, such as on the cover, title pages and for chapter headings .

The book is illustrated throughout with photographs from the time, and also has a central ‘Photograph Album’ with photos and sketches. The cover is printed on a soft, tactile matt stock.

Now published, the client can order from KDP as many or as few copies of the book to be printed as and when he wishes, for a reduced ‘author rate’, and is then free to use these copies for his own distribution and sales methods. When publishing with KDP, the book is also automatically immediately listed on Amazon and so available to buy through this method too.

The Good Schools Guide 22nd Edition Cover Design

Cover Design for The Good Schools Guide 22nd Edition

Due to be published in May 2019, this is my cover design and illustration for the 22nd Edition of the The Good Schools Guide. The brief was to come up with a ‘special edition’ cover design that breaks away from the style of previous editions. I proposed several design options, including this chosen ‘doodle’ style bespoke illustration, which was intended to reflect the witty and often subversive style of the text.

I created the front cover illustration by drawing a group of 60+ school related objects, which I then arranged in the arched shape, and filled in the gaps with additional objects and embellishments. Amongst the items are several small references to the founders of The Good Schools Guide, such as initials and dates. I also created smaller groups of objects for the spine and the back cover.

The book is to be cloth bound in Wibalin Buckram, with the logo area debossed. The dimensions of the book are 28cm x 21cm, with a 6.5cm spine. Once published, the book will be available to buy for £60.

The Good School Guide 22nd Edition Cover Design

The Naughty Forty Book Design and Illustration

Second Print run of The Naughty Forty

Appropriate for Valentines Day, I’ve just picked up a box of these books from the printers. This is a second print run of these little books of limericks (for adult readers only!), which I designed and illustrated for the author, (who wishes to remain anonymous 🙂).

Event Branding

Branding design for a Design Hotels workshop event at São Lourenço do Barrocal, Portugal. A brand identity for the event ‘Curating the Future’ was created along with accompanying postcards, agenda cards and a set of 29 large A1 workshop boards. The A1 boards were a mix of infographics and workshop exercises, with the intention that they would be added to with comments, post-it notes and ideas throughout the 4 day workshop event.

Winter Loyalty Cards

A loyalty card and ’empty belly’ poster design for The Henny Swan. The centre section of the poster can be handwritten in with special deals and offers, and the cards are designed to be stamped with a bespoke 12mm stamp of swan icon.

Father Christmas Book

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A small book for children, commissioned by the author and illustrator, Sue Heaser. The book is a small square format, easily held by little hands. Typeset in Bodoni Six, a quirky yet readable typeface, to complement the style of the illustrations and give the book a traditional feel.