CartCreates

Book Designer

Jun 2026 - Present • 3 mos

I provide end-to-end freelance book design services for authors and independent publishers, combining strong visual storytelling with professional publishing standards. My responsibilities include developing cohesive visual identities for books, designing covers and interior elements, establishing typography systems, and ensuring consistency throughout the complete book package. I have worked on projects requiring a strong understanding of genre conventions, reader expectations, typography, visual hierarchy, and print specifications. I collaborate directly with authors to understand their vision and transform their ideas into polished, professional book designs. My approach focuses on creating books that not only look visually appealing but also feel cohesive, readable, and professionally prepared for publication. I manage revisions carefully, maintain attention to detail, and deliver organized, high-quality files ready for publishing.

Planner designer

Jun 2026 - Present • 3 mos

Designed custom digital and printable planners—daily, weekly, monthly, business, and financialplanners —for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners looking to organize their workflow and better serve their clients. Responsibilities included layout architecture, grid and calendar systems, goal-tracking spreads, and habit/budget tracker pages built for daily real-world use. Worked directly with clients to understand their planning style and workflow, then translated that into functional planner systems balancing clean visual design with practical usability so every page supported the way the client actually works, not just how it looked. Built hyperlinked, clickable digital planners for GoodNotes, Notability, and tablet use, alongside print-ready PDF versions for physical publishing. Delivered fully customized planner templates, cover designs, and editable source files in Canva and Adobe InDesign, giving clients full control to update or rebrand their planner over time. Ensured every layout met platform requirements for Etsy digital planner shops and Amazon KDP print publishing. Achievements include delivering multiple planner projects across business, wellness, and productivity niches, maintaining a high on-time delivery rate, and building reusable planner systems that reduced production time on repeat orders. Established a smooth revision and feedback process that led to strong client satisfaction and repeat planner commissions.

Amazon, Etsy Book Designer. Workbook Designer

Jun 2026 - Present • 3 mos

Designed custom digital and printable workbooks for coaches, course creators, and educators building online programs, training materials, and lead magnets. Responsibilities included content structuring, section breakdowns, exercise and reflection pages, checklist layouts, and fillable form fields that guided the reader through each step of the material. Worked closely with clients to turn raw course content, coaching frameworks, or training outlines into organized, easy-to-follow workbook layouts, balancing visual clarity with logical flow so users could actually complete the workbook without confusion. Built interactive, clickable PDF workbooks with fillable text fields, checkboxes, and navigation links for both digital delivery and print use. Delivered fully branded workbook templates, cover designs, and editable source files in Canva and Adobe InDesign, allowing clients to update or repurpose content across future programs. Formatted workbooks to meet platform standards for Amazon KDP, Etsy digital downloads, and lead magnet delivery through email funnels. Achievements include completing multiple workbook projects across coaching, education, and business niches, maintaining a high on-time delivery rate, and streamlining production workflows that cut turnaround time on repeat client requests. Built a clear communication and revision process that resulted in strong client satisfaction and long-term repeat business.