Votes for Women: The Battle for the 19th Amendment, Little Red Bird Press, 2020 Contributions to this wonderful 2020 anthology include both the cover, and a 10-page comic. The cover utilizes purple and yellow, the original colors of the Women’s Suffrage movement. The imagery communicates both the historic topic and the cartoon medium. Disappointed Woman: …
It’s Never Going to Work: A Tale of Art and Nonprofits in the Minneapolis Community, Marjorie Books, 2018 This book’s author, a Twin Cities artist and community organizer, wanted the cover to have the kind of inviting, organic feel that she brings to all her efforts. The result is an appealing, tactile design that is …
#LookUp: A Parenting Guide to Screen Use, Wise Ink Creative Publishing, 2019 For this nonfiction book about the intersection of parenting and technology, several directions were explored. The first round of concepts was very slick, with crisp vector art and bold colors. After reviewing these, the author realized that a better reflection of the book’s …
Wonder-FULL: Activate Your Inner Superpowers—No Cape Required, Beaver’s Pond Press, 2019 A superhero-themed workbook called for eye-catching, action-packed design. For the cover, the author envisioned a pantsuited superheroine in bold red boots, and classic “comic book” lettering. The two-color interior features questionnaires, journal pages, and lots of playful decorative elements. . .
Warda: My Journey from the Horn of Africa to a College Education, Beaver’s Pond Press, 2020 This memoir’s author wanted to do an illustrated cover with art reminiscent of henna tattoos. Concepts explored variations on this, all featuring thick inks dense with patterns and florals. The final design prominently features a single rose (the name …
BUZZ: The Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing, Wise Ink Creative Publishing, 2018 Cover concepts for this book marketing workbook from the founders of Wise Ink explored a range of design possibilities. Ultimately, the favorite was one with an inviting hand-lettered title and loose illustrations against a turquoise background. The two-color interior features write-in worksheets and …