About Me

Hi, I'm Bailey.

By combining my background in literature and design I founded bailey designs books with the objective of helping authors achieve great first impressions on their readers.

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Graphic Design

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) in Toronto, Canada. I’ve worked in brand development, identity creation, and as an illustrator. 

Literature

I also have a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I have a great appreciation for the art of story telling and the creative writing process.

My Approach

Ask the right questions

Research

Cover design involves in-depth analysis and exploration of your book’s themes, audience, and genre. 

Sketch

This is a time for challenging assumptions. It is here that happy accidents are found and ideas are born. 

Design

This is where we take complex ideas and simplify them. Less is more. 

Improve

Receive feedback, collaborate, and always looks for new ways to improve. 

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Personal

Home

Originally I am from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada but now I live in Paris, France where I eat lots of cheese and drink copious amounts of delicious wine.

Likes

I'm a dog lover, a sporadically active climber.....I believe puffy Cheetos > crunchy Cheetos, and occasionally I go to museums to feel cultured.

Books

Just a few of my favourites: The Overstory by Richard Powers, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving, I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, and Atonement by Ian McEwan.