Publications people can read and use.

Books and research publications need a structure that holds up from the cover to the references. Dotte designs that structure through typography, page layouts, figures and imagery, then prepares the work for print or digital distribution.

Discuss your project

Give the content a dependable structure

Long-form content asks more of design than a sequence of attractive pages. Chapters, headings, notes, figures and references need to work together. I build page systems that give readers consistent signals while accommodating the different demands of an essay, a table or an illustrated case study.

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At Globethics, my work included manuscript editing, book layout and cover coordination, and the complete editorial design of its annual report. Subsequent publication work in sustainable finance and development has extended that experience to technical studies, research reports and information-rich client deliverables.

Make the format work for its purpose

We begin with the audience, the content and the way the publication will be distributed. A printed book, a PDF study and a series of recurring reports each need their own approach to hierarchy, page proportions and navigation.

The design can extend from the cover into the interior pages and supporting graphics. For a publication series, a repeatable layout and visual identity help different titles belong together. I use Adobe InDesign for production and Illustrator and Photoshop for the accompanying visual assets.

What we can deliver

Publication concepts and page grids
Book and report covers
Typography, tables, notes and references
Illustrations and supporting graphics
Templates and final print or digital files

How we work

Understand the material
We review a representative manuscript, its structure, the audience and the required publishing formats.
Develop sample pages
We test the hierarchy with real content, including difficult pages, before extending the system through the publication.
Complete and prepare
We manage agreed corrections and checks, then deliver the final publication and any templates included in the brief.

Frequently asked questions

Can you work with an existing brand?

Yes. I can develop the publication within your identity guidelines, or create a coherent editorial treatment where the current brand leaves room for interpretation.

Can you edit the manuscript as well?

Editorial coordination and English-language editing can be discussed alongside design. We agree responsibilities and review rounds separately from layout and production.

Can you create a template for future editions?

Yes. A reusable InDesign template and guidance for applying the page system can be included when your team will produce future issues.