Visual Storytelling For Disney Hyperion Publishing
Hands-on book design and creative direction for original and IP-aligned Disney titles. Designed covers, interiors, and print-ready files, balancing originality, storytelling, and brand fidelity.
Visual Storytelling For Disney Hyperion Publishing
Hands-on book design and creative direction for original and IP-aligned Disney titles. Designed covers, interiors, and print-ready files, balancing originality, storytelling, and brand fidelity.
Visual Storytelling For Disney Hyperion Publishing
Hands-on book design and creative direction for original and IP-aligned Disney titles. Designed covers, interiors, and print-ready files, balancing originality, storytelling, and brand fidelity.
Visual Storytelling For Disney Hyperion Publishing
Hands-on book design and creative direction for original and IP-aligned Disney titles. Designed covers, interiors, and print-ready files, balancing originality, storytelling, and brand fidelity.
Visual Storytelling For Disney Hyperion Publishing
Hands-on book design and creative direction for original and IP-aligned Disney titles. Designed covers, interiors, and print-ready files, balancing originality, storytelling, and brand fidelity.
Overview:
As a book designer at Disney, I developed original book designs and ensured visual and narrative consistency for existing intellectual property. From concept through final print, I designed covers, interiors, and layouts, directing photoshoots when needed and producing print-ready files. Every project emphasized storytelling, brand alignment, and high-quality visual presentation.
My Role:
Disney’s extensive IP required books that felt fresh and engaging while remaining true to beloved characters and worlds. Existing titles lacked originality in some cases, and creating new content demanded careful alignment to brand guidelines, consistent visual identity, and exceptional storytelling through design.
The Story Begins. The Challenge:
How might we create books that are visually unique, engaging, and fully consistent with Disney IP—balancing originality, brand fidelity, and storytelling—from concept through print production?
The Vision:
The Story Begins: The Challenge
The Story Begins: The Challenge
The Story Begins: The Challenge
How might we create books that are visually unique, engaging, and fully consistent with Disney IP—balancing originality, brand fidelity, and storytelling—from concept through print production?
How might we create books that are visually unique, engaging, and fully consistent with Disney IP—balancing originality, brand fidelity, and storytelling—from concept through print production?
How might we create books that are visually unique, engaging, and fully consistent with Disney IP—balancing originality, brand fidelity, and storytelling—from concept through print production?
The Vision:
Designing The Journey:
The Vision:
The Vision:
Designing The Journey:
Collaboration & Creative Leadership:
I developed concepts grounded in storytelling and audience engagement. Where photography was required, I directed photoshoots to capture the right imagery. I then integrated visuals into custom-designed layouts, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and brand alignment. Each book went through iterative review to refine the design, typography, and illustration, culminating in polished print-ready products. Throughout, I maintained hands-on oversight to ensure every element—from imagery to layout—was consistent and original.
Methods & Craft:
Collaboration & Creative Leadership:
I developed concepts grounded in storytelling and audience engagement. Where photography was required, I directed photoshoots to capture the right imagery. I then integrated visuals into custom-designed layouts, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and brand alignment. Each book went through iterative review to refine the design, typography, and illustration, culminating in polished print-ready products. Throughout, I maintained hands-on oversight to ensure every element—from imagery to layout—was consistent and original.
Methods & Craft:
Key Experiences Delivered:
As Book Designer / Creative Lead, I owned end-to-end book design, from initial concept to final print. This included designing covers and interiors, directing photoshoots when necessary, creating layouts, and producing print-ready files. I ensured that all visual elements were original, hands-on, and aligned with Disney’s IP standards.
Designing
The Journey:
Collaboration & Creative Leadership:
Reflection.
Why It Mattered:
I developed concepts grounded in storytelling and audience engagement. Where photography was required, I directed photoshoots to capture the right imagery. I then integrated visuals into custom-designed layouts, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and brand alignment. Each book went through iterative review to refine the design, typography, and illustration, culminating in polished print-ready products. Throughout, I maintained hands-on oversight to ensure every element—from imagery to layout—was consistent and original.
The resulting books were visually distinctive, aligned with Disney IP, and elevated the storytelling experience. Original covers, interiors, and photography strengthened the brand experience, creating high-quality products that delighted audiences and maintained loyaly to beloved Disney worlds.
Methods & Craft:
Reflection.
Why It Mattered:
The resulting books were visually distinctive, aligned with Disney IP, and elevated the storytelling experience. Original covers, interiors, and photography strengthened the brand experience, creating high-quality products that delighted audiences and maintained loyaly to beloved Disney worlds.
The Story Begins: The Challenge
How might we create books that are visually unique, engaging, and fully consistent with Disney IP—balancing originality, brand fidelity, and storytelling—from concept through print production?
The Vision:
Designing The Journey:
Key Experiences Delivered:
As Book Designer / Creative Lead, I owned end-to-end book design, from initial concept to final print. This included designing covers and interiors, directing photoshoots when necessary, creating layouts, and producing print-ready files. I ensured that all visual elements were original, hands-on, and aligned with Disney’s IP standards.
Collaboration & Creative Leadership:
I developed concepts grounded in storytelling and audience engagement. Where photography was required, I directed photoshoots to capture the right imagery. I then integrated visuals into custom-designed layouts, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and brand alignment. Each book went through iterative review to refine the design, typography, and illustration, culminating in polished print-ready products. Throughout, I maintained hands-on oversight to ensure every element—from imagery to layout—was consistent and original.
Methods & Craft:
Reflection.
Why It Mattered:
The resulting books were visually distinctive, aligned with Disney IP, and elevated the storytelling experience. Original covers, interiors, and photography strengthened the brand experience, creating high-quality products that delighted audiences and maintained loyaly to beloved Disney worlds.
Collaboration & Creative Leadership:
I developed concepts grounded in storytelling and audience engagement. Where photography was required, I directed photoshoots to capture the right imagery. I then integrated visuals into custom-designed layouts, ensuring clarity, hierarchy, and brand alignment. Each book went through iterative review to refine the design, typography, and illustration, culminating in polished print-ready products. Throughout, I maintained hands-on oversight to ensure every element—from imagery to layout—was consistent and original.
Methods & Craft:
Key Experiences Delivered:
As Book Designer / Creative Lead, I owned end-to-end book design, from initial concept to final print. This included designing covers and interiors, directing photoshoots when necessary, creating layouts, and producing print-ready files. I ensured that all visual elements were original, hands-on, and aligned with Disney’s IP standards.