Concept design and layout for book and editorial projects, from zines to cookbooks, with a special place in my heart for poetry and art books. Production and consulting through to a printed and bound book, or design and layout styles for recurring digital publications.
Writing across genres of poetry, non-fiction, and fiction, I am versatile, clear, and creative. I’m a close reader and can help structure evolving writing, or copy edit finished work. Recent commissions include an accompanying essay for an art exhibition, contributing editor to an art and culture journal, & editing and designing a chapbook of poems.
Traditional letterpress printing on a 1911 press with metal type and ornaments, or printing plates from digital designs. Printed on fine papers, including my own handmade paper from recycled and locally grown fibers. Wedding invitation suites and day-of pieces, stationary, business cards, book covers, and more.
Complete branding packages for businesses and individuals, including an illustrated logo &/or logotype (text based logo), typography styles and color palette to use across your business. Designed to suit your web and print needs, carrying your aesthetic far and wide.
Beginning with a love of language and a belief that literacy is liberatory, Emma is a poet, designer, and craftsperson. She leads accessible workshops in writing, book arts, and hand paper making for all ages and has worked on literacy projects with public libraries and nonprofit organisations.
She holds an MFA in Visual Design from UMass Dartmouth, a BA from Hampshire College in writing, literature, & book arts, and served as Poet Laureate of the Town of West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard Island, where she runs a small design studio focused on typeset letterpress printing and handmade papers.