I conceptualized the cover designs, formatted print & digital publication page layouts for Breaking Through, the sequel in to Amy Veal Frantz's, fictional life inspired book series. Promotional distal ads & social media page banners were produced to support the launch.  https://cgmdesigns.graphics/publishing-promos - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection

Breaking Through title inspired cover design conceptst. Amy felt option 3 best represented the life metamorphoses transition of the lead character. - #coverdesignconception #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Amy Veal Frantz contracted me to collaborate with her on the cover design development, print & digital publishing page layout for her, life inspired 1st book release. Digital ads & social media page banners marketing materials were created to support the launch.  https://cgmdesigns.graphics/publishing-promos - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection

Breaking Free cover design concept development. Amy went with option 1, as it best reflected her cover design vision for her 1st book release. - #coverdesignconception #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Collaborated a 3rd time to produce the cover design & formate page layout for Amy Veal Frantz's newest fictional novel In A Small Town. The tone & feel of Southern town she was raised in was the inspiration.  https://cgmdesigns.graphics/publishing-promos  - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection

Cover design concept development for Amy's 3rd fictional novel, In a Small Town . An early small American town photo was edited with old photo albums textures was incorporated into option 2. - #coverdesignconception #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

CD cover design designed in collaboration with Corey Lee Barker to announce the realist of his new Christmas holiday songs. - #cdcoverdsign #holidaymusic #christmasssongs #freelancegraphicdesign #cgmdesigns

Book cover spread for Independent SYFY author R.A.L. Phillips first novel "Rise of the Alien Queen" & page layout formatting for both soft cover publications & ebook readers. The clients only specification was that they wanted a "blue" reptile eye within the cover. Visit "Client Promotional Marketing Materials"to view promotional materials. https://cgmdesigns.graphics/publishing-promos. - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection #photoediting  

Adobe Photoshop cover photo altering color editing . -  #photoeding #colorcorrecting 

Cover design concepts for SYFY author R.A.L. Phillips. Ruth specifically requested the cover incorporate a "blue" reptile. Color scheme & font selection selection of option 1 best reflected the storyline - #coverdesignconception #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Worked directly with Celebrity Chef Elisa Eliot to produce a brand colored typography themed recipe book cover speed in Illustrator & internal pages formatting with illustrative photo images incorporated throughout with InDesign. - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection

Stan Starsky recently contracted me to redesign his book cover design spread to allow for select content modifications such as:.Title editing, background image clean up, photo editing, silhouetting & other modifications using Adobe Photoshop. - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection

Book cover design concept product using photo images, text, logos & bar code supplied by Braughler Books publishing as part of their employment applicant process. - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign #pagelayoutdesign #pagelayout #creativedirection

Book cover design spread for motivational speaker & author Pete Smith latest book titled "Dare to Matter". In conceptualizing design options it was important to incorporate a singular image that would illustrate a visual sense of becoming "unstuck". - #bookcoverspreaddesign #bookcover #bookcoverdesign #publishingdesign  #creativedirection #photoediting 

Dare to Matter book cover spread design concepts author Pete Smith use stock images & typography in altering graphic design styles. - #coverdesignconception #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Book cover design spread for "Treasured - The truth about your worth and value", spiritual female empowerment author Miracle Reed's first book. It was essential the design reflect a feminine color scheme with pearls. a traditionally "treasured" item that represents overcoming ones origins - #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Miracle chose option 1 from the submitted "Treasured" pearl incorporating cover design options based on how the ornamental pearl necklace  appears to hang from the tile while resting on the pearl oyster. Extracting the necklace from its original background black was a meticulous photoshop silhouetting task. - #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Michelle Y. Dilworth hired me to redesign her life story of overcoming childhood neglect & abuse book "No One Noticed the Heart of this Child" cover design with image of her with her children & layout internal pages for print & ebook publication. -#coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Adobe Photoshop cover photo color correcting editing . -  #photoeding #colorcorrecting 

Alternative cover design options Michelle rejected, preferring the joyful family pose, life energizing lime green color palette & heart beat flowing red sub text font lines of the final design. -  #coverdesigndevelopment #cover-design #publishingdesign #publishingdesigndevelopment #conceptdesign 

Additional work samples

AWP Report Document
Enlisted to collaborate with American's Warrior Partnership (AWP) marketing team to design & produce their 2019 State of the Organization report. Incorporating brand library images, stock photos, custom designed illustrations, graphs & charts.
Annual Report Layout Design
Chart & Graphic Design
Veristream Brand Materials
Digital security developer client case studies evaluating software milestones. Layout designs follow existing brand guidelines. Full page promotional ad placed in select print industry publications. 
Case Study Layout Design
Branding Design
Compton College Designs
Contracted via Create Circle to redesign existing brand direct mailers, folders, brochures, newsletters & flyers. In addition to designing new icon based informational signs, fundraiser posters, event programs and partnership brochures.
Educational Brand Design
Creative Direction
Solar One Brand Materials
Retained to format a brochure template & produce the 2022 annual report & event flyer within brand guidelines for NY based non-profit SolarOne.
Multipage Layout Design
Event Invitation Design
WIT Annual Report
Enlisted to aid the Washington' nonprofit Improve theater (WIT) groups promotional department layout their 2024 annual report within existing brand guidelines.
Multipage Layout Design
Non-Profit Design
The Suzuki School Materials
Corporate report page layout & tri-fold brochure design for "The Suzuki Schools". A Georgia based Montessori structured preparatory preschool. Each document was created in collaboration with school representative, designed within established brand guideline, incorporate supplied photos & include a series of fact supported custom graphs & charts.
Report Layout Design
Brochure Designs
Steinway Newsletter
Steinway & Sons Pianos quarterly multipage newsletter highlighting school, teacher and student accomplishments. Reached milestones, awards, projections and contributors.
Newsletters Layout & Design
Article Page Layout
Rising Sun Annual Report
Engaged by non-profit Rising Suns' representative to layout & design their 2019 annual report with provided photo library. It was essential that brand colors & elements be incorporated throughout to appeal to their service demographics.
Annula Report Layout Design
Creative Direction
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