gold coast based brand & book designer

Brand, Book and Editorial Design for messages that matter

Publication design specialist for publishers, authors and purpose-led organisations to help bring the magic of good storytelling into the world.

Who I help

Book Design For Publishing teams

Book Design

Freelance book design for publishing teams who need reliable execution, strong visual storytelling, and a designer who understands the realities of print and e-Pub.

Publication design For orgs & comms teams

Editorial Design

Clear, considered editorial design for organisations and comms teams translating complex ideas into reports and publications that are read and remembered.

Branding & websites For Creative Founders

Brand & Website Design

Strategic branding & website design for founders ready for their brand to reflect the experience and expertise they’ve built — visually and strategically.

Book & Brand Design For experts self publishing

Shelf Published

High-end book design with real shelf appeal for experts self-publishing to build authority, opportunity and long-term credibility.
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Hey, I'm Heidi

I design brands, books and long-form publications — sitting at the intersection of strategy, structure and visual storytelling.

My work spans brand identity, editorial design and publication layouts for purpose-led organisations, publishers and authors. Whether it’s shaping a brand’s perception, supporting an author’s voice, or helping an organisation communicate its impact, I use design to give stories shape and coherence.

I’m known for being easy to work with, calm through the process, and good at getting to the core of what needs to be communicated — especially when the content is complex or layered.

I also work with creative founders and self-publishing authors on branding and supporting websites, often at the point where the business has outgrown its visuals and needs something more considered.

At the heart of it all is visual storytelling — using design to carry ideas into the world in a way that feels clear, intentional and intuitive.

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“Heidi’s work is always intuitive, strategic, and just beautiful.”

“Heidi has become an irreplaceable part of the Healing House Publishing family. What sets her apart is her ability to feel the vision behind a project and translate it into design that’s both energetically aligned and professionally polished.

Her approach is always insightful, warm, collaborative and she brings the kind of quiet brilliance to her work that makes you wonder how you ever managed without her.

If you’re looking for a designer who really understands how to deliver and can bring the heart of your message to life visually, Heidi is your person.”

Vanessa Barrington, Founder & Publisher, Healing House Publishing

design wizardry for publishers comms professionals creative entrepreneurs founders purpose-led organisations

Making stories visual so you can communicate with clarity, build credibility, and connect emotionally with your audience to inspire action, create impact and achieve success.

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