Alex Fleischer
I am a thinker, dealing with the inherent meaning of things. I equally enjoy the creation and analysis of design to explore the ways in which information, values, and emotions can be visually expressed. As a problem solver, I am eager to take on a challenge and strive for highest quality outcomes whether it’s visual-, […]
Nada Backovic
Nada Backovic is an award-winning Sydney based book designer and illustrator with more than 25 years’ experience working within publishing. Nada works across a broad range of genres, including, fiction, non-fiction, illustrated books and textbooks. Nada, who is originally from London, worked in house at Random House UK and was the Design Manager at Allen […]
Philip Campbell
Phil has been designing books, amongst other things, for over 20 years. He worked previously as a designer for Text Media and EmeryStudio and spent time as a sessional lecturer in Communications design at RMIT. His work focuses mainly on non-fiction covers and illustrated book designs. His cover designs include a range of non-fiction genres […]
Claire Orrell
Claire is an award-winning designer working professionally since 2003. She has experience in both the commercial and cultural arenas, working seven years in design agencies and a further ten years in the museum sector. Claire works part-time as the Design Manager of the Museum of Contemporary Art where a large part of her job involves […]
Michael Gibb
With a career including stints at several studios in the UK and Australia, I am now Head of Design and Marketing at the iconic Heide Museum of Modern Art in Naarm/Melbourne. With experience in a breadth of design disciplines, the core of my practice centres on typography, brand and publishing for art and culture. Projects […]
Evi O.
Evi O. established her reputation for a strong design aesthetic and collaborative spirit during a decade at Penguin Books, most notably creating award-winning illustrated books in the fields of food, design, interiors, architecture, art, garden and wellness. Her art and design practice ranges across 2D and 3D forms, print and digital, having collaborated with book […]
Hannah Janzen
Hannah is an award winning, senior book designer based in Sydney, Australia. She has experience in a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, cook books and illustrated books with a particular passion for children’s picture books, children’s fiction and YA. Hannah’s design work has been recognised for a number of industry awards including Young […]
Imogen Stubbs
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 […]
Tess McCabe
In addition to designing books for a range of publishing houses, Tess frequently works with small businesses and individuals who are interested in self-publishing. Not only can she design striking book covers and internal layouts, but can advise on printing, marketing and distribution options. An experienced publisher herself, Tess is the founder of Creative Minds, […]
Simon Rattray
After cutting his teeth with design studios in Auckland, London and Sydney, Simon struck out on his own under the name Squirt Creative in 2007. He has been designing the insides and outsides of books ever since for clients such as Allen & Unwin, Random House, Harlequin, McGraw Hill and Pearson Education. Simon is also […]
Andy Warren
Having worked in-house at Hardie Grant Books, Bonnier Publishing Australia, Five Mile and most recently at HarperCollinsPublishers Australia, the scope of Andy’s work is not limited to one particular genre or format. Andy prides himself on his versatility as a designer; pivoting between art direction, design and illustration all the while creating beautiful books that […]
Holly Dunn
Holly works with independent authors and publishers to create covers that attract their ideal readers. She takes great pride in reading the books she designs and interpreting them visually. Holly specialises in illustration and lettering and is known for her highly detailed and embellished botanical designs. She is based in Glenorchy, New Zealand and can […]