We’re excited to launch the new ABDA website!
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
Children’s Book Designer & Illustrator
Hana is an illustrator and book designer who is passionate about mental health, picture books, the Japanese language and culture, and rabbits. Her signature colourful, vibrant and engaging style is perfect for children’s books, teaching resources, playful publications, and anything that could benefit from a pop of colour.
Hana is currently creating beautiful books as Children’s & YA Book Designer at Allen & Unwin and is also open to exciting freelance illustration opportunities.
Bettina Kaiser Art + Design, Owner/Creative Director
Bettina Kaiser is a designer and visual artist.
She relocated from Germany to Australia in 2000, where she has her design studio BKA+D.
Bettina has over twenty years of experience in designing for print and screen with a focus on book design. She works with indie publishers and self-publishing authors with titles ranging from novellas, and short fiction to biographies or poetry collections.
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