Publishing

Book covers, internal illustrations and editorial

Through playful storytelling, I create campaigns that help arts, heritage, and conservation organisations grow their audiences, boost engagement, and celebrate what makes them unique.

From events at museums and royal palaces to gardens, festivals and community projects.

Wild Feast – A forager's cookbook for every season

My textured and layered illustration style is particularly suited to themes of the natural world and I wanted to show that through this particular self-initiated brief (plus I love wildflowers and foraging!).

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Book cover designs for children's non-fiction books Collins, HarperCollins

Utilising hand lettering, loose hand-drawn illustrations, bold colour palettes and photo montage, I created book covers and internal spreads for children's non-fiction picture books for Collins Publishing, part of HarperCollins Publishers.

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Follow Your Dreams by Katherine Mengardon, 2024. Collins Kids, HarperCollins Publishers.

Rachael has a real eye for composition and cover layouts, and with her beautiful illustration style, hand-lettering skills, and knowledge of colour palettes, she has been a great addition to our children’s publishing list. I would recommend getting in touch with her to discuss any book projects!

James Hunter

Senior Designer, Collins, HarperCollins Publishers