by Kim Dovey | Mar 7, 2019 | Book Design, Earthquakes, Inspiration, Studio, Studio Happenings
Having just asked all our staff members in the Auckland studio to please not let the bathroom door bang shut, as it sounds and feels like an earthquake, it seems like a good time to begin writing down my story.Let’s wind backwards from today.I’m currently working full...
by Kim Dovey | Oct 23, 2018 | Book Design, Cover Design, Design, Print books, Work
Written by our longest serving Wonky Wrangler, Kim Dovey Wonky and I have a few things in common these days. Just as he was going viral, I was having retina surgery, which left me very one-eyed. Not a good look when you’re trolling back through the archives looking...
by Kim Dovey | Aug 30, 2016 | Blabbering, Book Design, Future of The Book, Inspiration, Studio, Work
It was a surreal experience to present at the IBBY World Congress on the 18th of August 2016 at the Aotea Centre. The organisers put together an amazing event with so much choice for all participants. We were lucky to have such a good turn out to our presentation on...
by Kim Dovey | Mar 14, 2016 | Awards, Book Design, Cover Design
Books designed by Smartwork Creative feature strongly in Storylines Notable Books List 2016 Every year Storylines names its Notable Books. We are delighted that four books designed by Smartwork Creative have made this year’s list. The Bold Ship Phenomenal, by...
by Kim Dovey | Aug 20, 2015 | Book Design, Devonport, Self Publishing
Exciting things are happening in Devonport tonight with the launch of a great new book in our studio. Claire Bunt has self published this children’s illustrated chapter book with wonderful soft mood enhancing illustrations by Philip Webb. From the designer side...
by Kim Dovey | Jul 9, 2015 | Book Design, Cover Design, Illustration, Inspiration, Print books, Self Publishing
Just under a year ago we where approached by two ladies with a good idea. It had been just over four years since the Christchurch earthquakes and children who had then, just been born where now, showing signs of struggling with the aftermath. Not to mention the...
