I’m David Wilson, a freelance graphic designer focused on creating clear, polished multi-page documents and publication layouts for businesses, brands, and publishers.

About

I’m David Wilson, a freelance graphic designer focused on creating clear, polished multi-page documents and publication layouts for businesses, brands, and publishers. I work especially in Adobe InDesign to bring strong typography, clean page hierarchy, and consistent grids to layouts like company profiles, product catalogs, brochures, magazines, and cookbooks.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

Project Overview A contemporary travel magazine concept designed to inspire readers through captivating destination photography, engaging travel stories and professionally structured editorial layouts. The publication explores destinations across seven continents, presenting travel inspiration, iconic landmarks and beautiful locations through a visually engaging magazine experience. What I Created Magazine Cover Design: An impactful cover featuring scenic destination photography, bold typography and compelling editorial headlines. Table of Contents: An organised contents layout that provides clear navigation throughout the publication. Destination Features: Dedicated editorial spreads highlighting destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Antarctica. Travel Photography Layouts: Image-focused compositions showcasing landscapes, landmarks, cities and natural attractions. Travel Guides & Recommendations: Structured content presenting destination highlights, travel inspiration and recommended places to explore. Regional Editorial Sections: Consistent page layouts for presenting different countries, regions and travel experiences. Creative Direction The design combines a clean editorial grid, modern sans-serif typography, generous white space and vibrant travel photography. A carefully structured layout system ensures visual consistency while allowing each destination to stand out through its unique imagery and content. The emphasis was on creating an engaging, easy-to-navigate publication that communicates travel information while inspiring exploration. Project Focus Travel Magazine Design, Tourism Publication Design, Editorial Layout, Destination Guides, Magazine Cover Design, Typography and Multi-page Document Design.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1

Project Overview A contemporary lifestyle and fashion magazine concept featuring a cohesive editorial design system, modern typography and visually engaging multi-page layouts. The publication combines fashion storytelling, creative photography, lifestyle content and editorial features within a polished magazine format. What I Created Table of Contents: A structured contents page with organised sections, page references and visual highlights. Editor's Letter: A professionally designed editorial introduction with balanced typography and photography. Contributor Profiles: Clean profile layouts presenting contributors and their editorial information. Fashion Editorial Spreads: Engaging multi-page compositions featuring fashion photography, seasonal styling and creative storytelling. Lifestyle & Travel Features: Informative layouts combining travel destinations, photography and editorial content. Designer & Creative Profiles: Structured feature pages highlighting creative professionals and contemporary design. Photography Features: Image-focused editorial spreads exploring artistic photography, contrast and visual storytelling. Creative Direction The visual identity uses a modern red, white and neutral colour palette, bold sans-serif headings, clean body typography and carefully structured grid layouts. The design prioritises readability, visual consistency, strong image placement and a clear hierarchy across the publication. Project Focus Editorial Design, Magazine Layout, Lifestyle Publication Design, Fashion Editorial, Multi-page Document Design, Typography and Adobe InDesign.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Project Overview A sophisticated 24-page A4 fashion magazine concept designed in Adobe InDesign, featuring premium editorial layouts, striking black-and-white photography and contemporary fashion storytelling. What I Created Magazine Cover Design: A premium cover featuring elegant typography, striking fashion photography and editorial headlines. Contents Layout: A structured table of contents with clear navigation and balanced page composition. Fashion Editorial Spreads: Multi-page layouts presenting fashion stories, model features, industry insights and style inspiration. Beauty & Lifestyle Features: Refined editorial pages combining photography, informative content and minimalist design. Fashion Photography Layouts: Carefully arranged image compositions that create visual impact while maintaining readability. Typography & Page Layout: Consistent font hierarchy, spacing, alignment and visual structure throughout the publication. Creative Direction The design follows a minimalist luxury editorial direction, combining monochromatic photography, elegant serif typography, clean white spaces and carefully structured layouts. The overall approach focuses on visual consistency, readability and creating a premium magazine experience across all 24 pages. Tools: Adobe InDesign. Project Focus: Magazine Design, A4 Publication Design, Fashion Editorial Layout, Adobe InDesign, Typography and Multi-page Document Design.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Project Overview A luxury fashion and beauty magazine concept featuring sophisticated editorial layouts, striking fashion photography and carefully structured multi-page compositions. What I Created Magazine Cover Design: An eye-catching cover combining fashion photography, bold headlines and elegant typography. Contents Pages: Organised layouts presenting magazine sections with clear visual hierarchy. Fashion Editorial Spreads: Visually engaging pages featuring fashion collections, styling inspiration and contemporary trends. Beauty & Cosmetics Features: Editorial layouts showcasing beauty products, skincare, makeup and cosmetic photography. Jewelry & Accessories Pages: Refined product presentations highlighting jewelry, watches and fashion accessories. Lifestyle & Style Features: Balanced layouts combining photography, informative content and editorial storytelling. Creative Direction The visual identity combines rich red accents, black-and-white imagery, elegant typography and clean editorial spacing. The layouts were designed to create a premium fashion publication with a consistent visual language across the pages. Special attention was given to typography, image placement, page balance and the relationship between editorial content and product photography. Project Focus: Fashion Magazine Design, Beauty Editorial Design, Jewelry Catalog Layout, Magazine Layout, Typography and Publication Design.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • +1

Project Overview A premium fashion and lifestyle magazine design created to deliver a sophisticated editorial experience through elegant typography, carefully curated imagery and refined page compositions. What I Created Magazine Cover Design: A striking fashion magazine cover featuring a strong visual focal point, elegant typography and professionally arranged cover headlines. Contents & Masthead: Clean, organised opening pages that establish the magazine's identity and provide easy navigation. Editor's Letter: A sophisticated editorial introduction with balanced typography and thoughtful spacing. Fashion Editorial Spreads: Multi-page layouts showcasing fashion collections, runway inspirations, style stories and industry features. Beauty & Lifestyle Pages: Visually engaging layouts featuring beauty products, accessories, fashion photography and lifestyle content. Trends & Style Guides: Structured editorial pages combining product imagery, informative text and carefully organised design elements. Creative Direction The design combines a refined black-and-white foundation with soft pink accents, elegant serif typography and contemporary editorial compositions. The focus was on creating visual consistency throughout the publication while maintaining readability, premium presentation and a strong sense of luxury. Project Focus: Fashion Magazine Design, Luxury Editorial Layout, Beauty Magazine Design, Publication Design, Typography and Multi-page Print Design.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Project Overview A sophisticated fashion magazine design showcasing modern editorial layouts, premium typography and visually engaging fashion storytelling. What I Created I developed a cohesive multi-page magazine layout featuring: Magazine Cover Design: An elegant front cover with strong typography, editorial headlines and striking fashion imagery. Contents & Editor's Letter: Organised opening pages with clear navigation and engaging editorial presentation. Fashion Editorial Layouts: Beautifully structured spreads highlighting fashion trends, runway collections and seasonal styles. Beauty & Lifestyle Features: Carefully designed pages combining photography, typography and informative content. Accessories & Style Guides: Visually balanced layouts showcasing fashion accessories, styling inspiration and seasonal trends. Design Approach The visual direction combines a sophisticated red-and-white colour palette, clean typography, balanced page compositions and strong visual hierarchy. Particular attention was given to consistency across the publication, image placement, readability and the overall editorial experience. Project Focus: Fashion Magazine Design, Editorial Layout, Publication Design, Typography and Multi-page Document Design.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Work experience

Freelance Graphic Designer | Editorial & Publication Design · Self-EmployedMar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

I work with businesses, publishers, entrepreneurs and brands to create professional, visually engaging designs for print and digital publications. My work focuses on Adobe InDesign, editorial layouts and multi-page document design, including: Corporate company profiles and business brochures. Product catalogs, product sheets and specification guides. Magazine layouts and digital publications. Fashion lookbooks and brand presentations. Cookbook, recipe book and book interior design. Professional PDF documents, reports and technical manuals. Pitch decks and business presentations. I focus on clean typography, strong visual hierarchy, consistent branding and carefully structured layouts. I also prepare polished, print-ready and digital PDF files, ensuring every project communicates its message clearly and professionally.

Education

BSC · Federal University of Technology2015 – 2020

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