ABDA Blog
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Klarissa Pfisterer
With a background in design and branding in Australia and the UK, Klarissa launched Pfisterer + Freeman in 2000, specialising in book projects for publishers big and small and for independent authors with an idea or story to share. She… Read more
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Holly Dunn
Holly creates beautiful illustrated book covers to help readers discover new and exciting literature. She is inspired by vintage design and illustration, especially decorative Art Nouveau book bindings and patterns. In 2018 Holly switched from pen and paper…
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Jenny Vong (Wren)
Jenny is a Visual Designer native to Melbourne Australia. Her signature draws a rosy disposition, serial smile and sharp bangs.
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Nat Carroll
Nat is an independent art director, designer and illustrator with a warm, playful, expressive style. Based on the south-east coast of Australia, Nat works remotely, for clients who’ve included the ABC, triple j, Lorde, Neil Finn & Paul Kelly,…
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Claire Osman
Claire has created an eclectic portfolio of work, focusing on creating provocative & conceptual work across branding, illustration & publication design.
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Jacinta Lippold
Jacinta has over 10 years experience in the design industry. A balance of self-employment and working for a selection of respected Melbourne studios gave her the insight and tools to start her own business with clarity and purpose. In 2015…
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Louisa Maggio
After designing more than 500 book covers, Louisa joined the team at Penguin Random House in 2016 in the Adult Publishing Department as an In-House designer, where she is working on an array of fiction and non-fiction titles. …
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Gemma Black
Gemma Black is a calligrapher & lettering designer from Tasmania, Australia. She has a sound formal background in calligraphy & bookbinding and continues to push the boundaries of contemporary hand lettering design with her historical knowledge. Gemma has worked with…
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Jenny Grigg
Jenny Grigg is an award winning Australian graphic designer who has worked in Sydney, London, Copenhagen and Melbourne. She has a PhD from RMIT University.
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Cathy Campbell
Cathy began her career in educational publications, then moved into magazine design. From there, she landed a few weeks temping as a book designer at HarperCollins Publishers which extended into a two year stint. Being part of a large design…