Designer of Books
Vicky Vaughn Shea
As a freelance designer it has given me the opportunity to collaborated closely with publishers, editorial teams, and authors to deliver high-quality book designs. I have successfully designed and laid out hundreds of books specializing in coffee table and corporate history books, cookbooks, guidebooks, and children’s books. One of my strengths is the ability to work independently while collaborating with various teams and creatives.
I have extensive experience in full-color printing and preflight file preparation, having worked on press in the US and Asia. This hands-on experience ensures I can confidently manage color printing processes, troubleshoot production issues, and maintain a high level of detail throughout each project. Additionally, my strong technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite mainly with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge, and Acrobat Pro, enables me to deliver polished, color corrected, production-ready designs. I’m also adept at managing multiple projects at once while ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget.
For the Love of Books
Book design is my passion. I started my career as a graphic designer and art director for ad agencies, but when I discovered book design, I found my true calling. I love books.
Staying Up on the Game
I have won several Benjamin Franklin awards from the Independent Book Publishers Association and a PubWest design award. As a member of PubWest, I attend their conference every year. I also regularly attend Adobe Max and/or CreativePro conferences annually to stay current on all the creative tools I need to make beautiful books.
Clients
My clients include Arizona Highways, becker&mayer! Books, Beckon Books, Blue Sneaker Press, Broad Books Press, Bona Fide Books, Chalice Press, Cider Mill Press, Consumer Reports, Conundrum Press, Countryman Press, Entrepreneur Press, Essex Publishing Group, Favorite Recipes Press, Girl Friday Productions, Globe Pequot Press, Grand Canyon Assoc., Greenwich Publishing, Historic Hospitality Books, Klutz, Mount Rushmore Society, Plum Street Publisher, Rodale, Rowman & Littlefield, Sourcebooks, Southwestern Publishing House, Sterling Publishing, Storey Publishing, Taunton Press, and West Margin Press.
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