Listen above to hear her reflect on her journey, and her wisdom for budding designers. Fearing that pursuing a career in book design would limit her options further down the line, she started out in commercial design at an agency.
Her book covers have been recognised by the AIGA in the United States and D&AD in the UK, and have featured in numerous international magazines and newspapers including The New York Times, Vogue and the Guardian. But it took me a long time to find that balance.”Ĭoralie’s knowledge of historic book design processes date back to her student days at the University of Reading, where she earned a degree in typography and graphic communication. Coralie Bickford-Smith is a designer at Penguin Books. I’ve watched other designers and learnt how to be more personable and put myself out there in a more gentle way. Having to present my work to people isn’t my natural environment, and it’s something I’ve struggled with a lot. I am really introverted – I love just being in the studio working in my own bubble. Not naturally outgoing, Coralie admits that presenting her work and working with others have been her greatest challenges “It’s hard too put yourself out there. Having been at Penguin Random House for over 15 years, she discusses how she’s been able to grow within the publishing house and why it’s such an enjoyable place to work.
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