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About ABDA
ABDA exists to support Australian book designers – to promote their work to, and connect with, the broader publishing community. In addition, we aim to discover and foster emerging talent. Through our public talks and workshops, digital showcases and the national annual Book Design Awards, ABDA provides a dynamic network for industry professionals.
Member Spotlight
Art Director, Text Publishing
Imogen is the art director at Text Publishing. She manages the design and production team while also designing covers for literary fiction, non-fiction, young adult and middle grade titles.
In 2015 she was shortlisted for Young Designer of the Year at the Australian Book Design Awards. Previously she designed and art directed the literary magazines Harvest and The Key of Sea Journal.
Imogen served on the ABDA committee from 2016–2018, with one year as treasurer.
Book Designer
Amy Daoud is a freelance book designer based in Sydney. In 2011 she joined Walker Books Australia where she spent six and a half years specialising in children’s publishing. Since then, Amy has continued to work on a broad range of genres, utilising her tenacious curiosity and eye for detail across commercial and independent projects.
From 2017 to 2019, Amy served as a committee member of the Australian Book Designers Association.
Why Join ABDA?
Become an ABDA member today to showcase your work through our website, have your say in the book design community, receive member only resources and discounts to the annual Australian Book Design Awards, public talks, industry advocacy, training and workshops throughout the year.
- —Discounted entries and tickets to the Australian Book Design Awards
- —Further discounted tickets to public talks, training and workshops
- —Showcase your work on the ABDA website and manage your portfolio
- —Access to members only resources