In celebration of World Book Day on April 23, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on how Design Pickle became the preferred design partner for book publishers. In an industry where visual impact is as critical as the written word, ensuring each book is presented best is paramount.
This is where Design Pickle shines – offering a comprehensive, cost-effective, and creative solution to meet the wide array of design needs facing publishers today. When your business model depends on quality creative, you need a partner that’s been there (and done that). Let’s look at why Design Pickle is the best partner for publishers.
Flat-Rate Revolution
One of the most significant advantages of partnering with Design Pickle lies in our revolutionary flat-rate pricing model. Ok, while subscription models aren’t new, for book publishers this concept is disrupting, untraditional mode!
There are many benefits of Design Pickle’s flat-rate creative subscription model, but it all boils down to having unlimited access to a suite of services including graphic design, custom illustration, concept art, and so much more—all under one predictable monthly rate. Whether the need is for captivating book covers, engaging marketing creatives to launch a tour or anything in between, Design Pickle’s model ensures budget predictability and removes the financial unpredictability typically associated with creative projects.
Beyond Book Covers
While the creation of stunning book covers is a vital part of what we offer, our capabilities extend far beyond book cover designs. Publishers can leverage their Design Pickle subscription to enable the speedy and quality production of a wide range of marketing materials like social media graphics, web design, email, and newsletter designs, publishing event signage, and even digital displays. When it comes to having it all, this is the way of the future!
Having that many design assets and design types can get out of hand, right? Not with Design Pickle. Managing this broad scope of services is easy and straightforward with our platform (affectionately named “the Jar”). Our design process and creative management tool are a beloved part of what makes Design Pickle so great, from request to download and beyond.
Plus, whether you’re serving a wide variety of brand styles or super keen to keep everything very consistent and cohesive, our brand profiles, preferred designer selectors, and other options (like our Production Coordinators and QA staff) ensure that publishers can enjoy a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all platforms, all the time. (It’s really that simple, but we love talking about the nitty-gritty of our quality process, our designer sourcing process, and so much more, just ask!)
A Partnership Model That Delivers
At Design Pickle, we understand that the creative process involves more than just design. That’s why we offer a turn-key partnership model, taking charge of the creative production process from start to finish. We’ll take your design direction and all supporting components – like photography and other assets – and ensure everything is delivered exactly to specifications, on time, every time. This seamless process eliminates the worry about burning out in-house designers (did you know in-house designer churn is at an all-time high?). It also creates a dependable process that brands can use to scale their creative operations.
Unmatched Flexibility and Quality
Our offer of unlimited revisions is a testament to our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Regardless of the type of design a publisher needs or how those needs may fluctuate over time, our flat-rate plan remains constant, ensuring peace of mind and flexibility. With Design Pickle, publishers are assured of fast, affordable, and high-quality design work that meets their exacting standards before any print deadline.
Success Stories That Inspire
Harlequin Books
Our work with Harlequin Books illustrates the versatility and breadth of talent Design Pickle brings to the table. From photoshopping and composing photography for cover art to creating custom illustrations and character concepts, we cater to a vast array of design needs. Harlequin’s capability to produce designs for a wide genre of books, from romantic to horror and everything in between, underscores our ability to match our client’s diverse requirements.
McGraw Hill
With a $1.5B conglomerate like McGraw Hill, the challenge often lies in meeting the diverse design needs across different departments. By utilizing Design Pickle, they have been able to bypass in-house bottlenecks, thanks to our flat-rate solution. Our service’s versatility—from crafting textbook graphics to producing professional designs for book marketing—highlights our ability to adapt and deliver according to the unique needs of each department.
Check out these great videos to hear more about how we support Harlequin, McGraw Hill, and others.
Your Design Partner Awaits
For book publishers looking for a reliable, versatile, and cost-effective design solution, Design Pickle stands ready to transform your visions into visually captivating realities. In celebration of World Book Day, we invite you to explore the endless possibilities that our partnership offers. Join the ranks of satisfied publishers like Harlequin Books and McGraw Hill, and see firsthand how Design Pickle can elevate your publications.
Happy World Book Day! Here’s to creating stories that captivate, with designs that inspire.
