Book Design. Brand. Imaging.

Stand out, be noticed,
with visually captivating designs that reach your audience.

I create book covers and interiors, logos, ads and marketing pieces. Building on a creative studio originally based in San Francisco, I founded DesignLeaf Studio in Chester County, Pennsylvania. I’ve designed covers for 20+ years, with award-winning and bestselling titles in management, leadership, self-help, spirituality in work. My designs are clean, clear and inviting.

Testimonials

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“Susan, I want to thank you deeply for your amazing design work for the cover of my book "Networking for People Who Hate Networking." What made the decision so challenging is that I (and many others) loved many of your creative, thoughtful designs, not just the final. . . . The cover is such an incredibly important part of a book, and the final you created is perfect. Everyone who sees it is so impressed and complimentary. Thanks for your hard work and patience throughout the process. I hope to work with you through BK again."

—Devora Z., author

“Susan was a consummate professional throughout the process of my book design. I liked the amount and clarity of her communication. As a first time author, she helped guide me through the process of book cover design. I appreciated her design process and how we went from 6 options down to the one I finally chose. She incorporated my "wish list" of design elements while also pushing me to incorporate other ideas. Susan gave me a great experience.”

— Tom B., author

“I had the privilege of working with Susan in creating the interior and cover of my book. From the get-go, Susan proved to be an excellent communicator, attentively listening to my vision and translating it flawlessly onto the pages. Her attention to detail and dedication to ensuring every element was just right truly shone through. Not only was Susan timely, but she also brought a level of professionalism that put me at ease throughout the process. Her ability to capture the essence of my book in both design and layout was nothing short of exceptional. I wholeheartedly recommend Susan's services to anyone seeking a talented and committed designer. This experience has been a true pleasure, and Susan's contribution has brought my book to life in ways I could have only dreamed of. Thank you for your outstanding work!”

— Tamara S., author

"As a book publishing colleague of Sue's for many years I can confidently attest to her professionalism. In the publishing industry, production schedules reign and everyone on the production team is required to pull their weight to meet the print date. As a jacket designer, Sue works with authors and publishers to create win-win covers—her designs combine the author's vision with the publisher's marketing aims. This can be a tricky process but Sue brings intuition and imagination to her work and executes her designs skillfully. She is dedicated to providing quality work that prints beautifully and, despite the twists and turns that accompany creative work, meets every deadline."

—Beverly B., book designer

[Note to author at time of book launch] If you haven’t seen your book yet, I think you’re in for a fantastic surprise. I just received my advance copy (Yoga Wisdom at Work) from the printers and it looks AMAZING! Seriously—this is one of the nicest cover designs BK has ever done!

—Jeevan S., managing director, editorial

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