The best education & reference book design services
Sign up for free to meet top book designers on Reedsy
Jakob
![5 star rating]()
Portland, United States
Specializing in detail-oriented interior designs and layouts for print editions
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Poetry, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Education & Reference, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Tin House
- Self-employed
- Submit Magazine
- Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader
Amanda
![5 star rating]()
Honesdale, PA, USA
Creative and collaborative senior book designer with nearly 15 years in children's publishing. Skilled from concept to print-ready files.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Highlights for Children
Chris
![5 star rating]()
Berkeley, CA, USA
A freelance illustrator skilled in digital, hand drawn and photo collage illustration, pictorial maps and diagrams, and custom lettering.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Children’s Non-Fiction, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, Home & Garden, Education & Reference, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Architecture.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Get ready to publish
Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre and take a step towards publishing your book.
Nat
![5 star rating]()
Minneapolis, MN USA
I'm a cartographer, book designer, and print production manager with over 30 years experience, specializing in non-fiction.
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Travel, Education & Reference, Design, Architecture, Historical Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Hedberg Maps, Inc.
- Self-employed
jun
![5 star rating]()
Savannah, GA, USA
I am a children's illustrator with a game design background. I make cute and fantasy illustrations.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Middle Grade, and Short Story.
Work experience:
- Hunan Education Press Group CO.Ltd, China
- Self-employed
- Readeo LLC, Chicago, IL
- Lagoona Bloo
Dana
![5 star rating]()
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Art Director and Graphic Designer who brings over 20 years of experience within the editorial and publication sectors.
Genres: Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Sociology, Music, Education & Reference, Anthologies, Fiction, Classics, Science Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Aimee
![5 star rating]()
New York, NY, USA
An art director & book designer with 10+ years of professional publishing experience in nonfiction for all ages & MG/YA fiction.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Young Adult, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
📞 Chat with our team
Need a hand finding the perfect professional? Our team is here to help. Get in touch for recommendations.
Kim
![5 star rating]()
Austin, United States
Experienced print book designer/compositor specializing in photography, allied health, technology, academic, and other non-fiction.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Photography, DIY & Crafts, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pearson Education
- BuildNet, Inc.
Abby
![5 star rating]()
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I am an illustrator interested in creating dynamic and informative images that make non-fiction enjoyable for both children and adults.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Travel, Education & Reference, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Giant Eagle
Shannon
![5 star rating]()
New York, NY, USA
Thoughtful designer with 6 years experience in kids' nonfiction at National Geographic, with cover + interior work in art, poetry, and more.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- Self-employed
- American University
- American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
- Current
Vita
![5 star rating]()
Dover, NH, USA
Book designer (covers, interiors) • Typesetter • Illustrator • Art Director • Graphic Designer • obsessed with food, dogs, and yoga.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Heinemann Publishing, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Kleinfeld Paper
- Momenta
Phoebe
![5 star rating]()
Los Angeles, CA, USA
California-based illustrator specializing in picture books & cover art, with a decade of experience for publishers including Penguin Books.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Phillip
![5 star rating]()
Madison, WI, USA
Over ten years experience in typesetting and formatting books for print and ebook, with hands-on experience in press environments.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cultural & Ethnic, Education & Reference, Science Fiction, Business & Management, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Data Print
Danielle
![5 star rating]()
L A, CA, USA
Design and typography are my passion. I love to work on both covers and interiors. Self-help and special interest ideas? Bring it on!
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, Education & Reference, DIY & Crafts, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Biographies & Memoirs, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- GTS Graphics
- Houghton Mifflin Company
Mike
![5 star rating]()
Noblesville, IN, USA
I am an award-winning designer with decades of experience in creating covers and packaging for books, including 21 years at Wiley.
Genres: Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Math & Science, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Technology, Photography, and Comics Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Self-employed
Mike
![5 star rating]()
Walnut, CA, USA
Freelance Illustrator specializing in children’s books and character design who loves to tell stories that will make you laugh!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Action & Adventure, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Walter Foster
YoungJu
![5 star rating]()
Vienna, VA, USA
Award winning designer. I design children's picture books, children's book covers, and anthologies.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Anthologies, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gelsinger Licensing Group, Inc
- American Greetings
- Working Class Studio
Browse 2,000+ additional profiles
Create your free Reedsy account and begin requesting free quotes.
