As a creative book designer with an editorial background, my goal is to allow the author's text to shine, while bringing ease and delight to the reader experience.
I began my career in publishing as acquiring and developmental editor for a commercial trade publisher, specializing in cookbooks and craft books. I worked hand-in-hand with authors, managing each title from concept ideation through developmental editing and design, along to marketing and international distribution.
My interest in book design blossomed as I collaborated with designers on complex layouts for unique, illustrated books on knitting, woodworking, gardening, baking and more. Now I bring an editorial, audience-focused mindset to design work, always putting the reader's experience first.
After starting out on the editorial side of books, I retrained in design with workshops at The New School and The School of Visual Arts.In 2025, I completed The Contemporary Book Design Workshop, the only intensive online book design training, with comprehensive instruction and mentorship from professional book design leaders. Check out my capstone project among the course's student showcase portfolio.