Role: Art Director/Designer
Deliverables: Book Design, Typography, Photo Selection, Color Correction, Print Production
Overview: Designed a 120-page tourism book celebrating Saratoga Springs, transforming a completed manuscript into a professionally designed publication. As a Saratoga native, the opportunity to create a book about the community I call home made this project especially meaningful.
Challenge: Transform a lengthy Microsoft Word manuscript into a polished publication under a demanding deadline while managing more than 1,000 photographs and over 120 pages of content.
Approach: Working from a completed manuscript, I led the design and production process from concept to press. I managed image selection, color correction, page layout, typography, and prepress preparation, developing a clear visual hierarchy that balanced photography with editorial content. Careful organization and efficient decision-making ensured the book was delivered on schedule without compromising quality.