A Process Designed for You

Each book design project comes with access to a custom client portal—your one-stop space for contracts, invoices, timelines, file deliveries, and feedback forms. It’s tailored to work around your schedule, your style of communication, and the format your printer needs, so you never feel lost in the process. Whether we’re creating one beautiful edition or collaborating on a series, the goal is a process that feels clear, personal, and (dare I say) enjoyable.

Every book project begins with intention and clarity. I guide clients through a thoughtful, collaborative process designed to bring their vision to life while honoring the story behind the design.

1. Discovery & Direction
We begin with a creative questionnaire and strategy call to clarify your story’s tone, characters, themes, and any visual direction you have in mind. I’ll also collect your printer specs and edition details to make sure everything fits your needs from the start.

2. Research & Visual Development
I explore visual references, motifs, and palettes that support your story’s mood and message. If this is part of a series or shop brand, I’ll make sure it visually aligns with your broader aesthetic.

3. Sketching & Color Exploration
You’ll receive a rough sketch of each illustration along with a color palette direction along with a place to provide feedback before we move forward with the final artwork on each stage of the project.

4. Illustration & Design
Once approved, I complete the final illustrations and combine them with custom typography and layout—whether that’s a dust jacket, hardcover case, or edge design. All designs are created in Procreate or Adobe Illustrator, depending on your file needs.

5. Refinement & Delivery
After final feedback and proofing, I prepare everything to your printer’s specs and upload it to the portal for easy access. If your project includes marketing graphics, I’ll wrap those up and deliver them here too.

Every piece is crafted to spark curiosity, leave a lasting impression, & invite readers into the world you’ve built.