I’m Fortune, a freelance editorial designer and illustrator based in addison, united states (remote).
I’m Fortune, a freelance editorial designer and illustrator based in addison, united states (remote). I build polished, print-ready layouts and strong visual identities for books, magazines, lookbooks, and brand presentations—turning rough ideas into clean typography, compelling design, and custom artwork.
I combine editorial layout, illustration, and thoughtful production workflows to support authors and brands from concept to final files. Whether it’s multi-page magazine design, cover and interior formatting, children’s story-led illustrations, Christian book interiors, or creator-focused video and podcast edits, I focus on clear communication, consistency, and delivering on time.
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesignA handcrafted food illustration showcasing a beautifully detailed pie, with emphasis on colour, texture, and visual composition. Created with traditional illustration techniques, this artwork captures the warmth and appeal of food through carefully rendered details and a distinctive artistic style. An exploration of food illustration for editorial, culinary, and creative publishing projects.
A detailed food illustration showcasing a beautifully arranged meal with rice, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, herbs, and autumn leaves. The artwork focuses on texture, colour, and composition, bringing food and natural elements together in a warm, organic visual style. Created through hands-on illustration techniques, without the use of AI, with attention to detail and a handcrafted finish.
A charming, hand-drawn children's book illustration featuring a young child sharing a tender moment with a playful fox in a colourful garden. Created with a whimsical storybook aesthetic, this artwork combines expressive characters, organic shapes, warm colours, and textured details to bring a sense of warmth, imagination, and storytelling to life. Designed to capture the magic of children's storytelling through engaging visuals and character expression.
This is a walkthrough of an interactive wedding invitation by another designer (Studio Gwyn, studiogwyn.my.canva.site). I’m showing it here as a reference for what I can build for you. Guests land on a dark floral intro, tap the envelope, and it opens to a lace-framed Save Our Date, then the full invitation with a monogram, event details and a live countdown. I can build the same style and features for your wedding, with your names, date, venue and colors: Tap-to-open envelope with your monogram Save Our Date card Formal invitation page with location and date Live countdown to the big day Address collection button for guests A shareable link, so guests don’t need to download anything Send me your details and I’ll have a first version ready for you to review. Tools: Canva
A wedding invitation set designed around one idea: the butterfly. It starts on the envelope flap as a die-cut with a pop-up butterfly, and it comes back as a cut-out inside the grey folder. What’s in the project: Envelope with a custom flap and butterfly die-cut Couple monogram inside a hand-drawn floral crest Inner invitation card with a script name treatment and event details Grey folder insert with a QR code linking to the venue location Soft grey, white and blush palette with orange as the single accent The set is meant to feel like a gift when opened, and a guest can find the venue with one scan. Tools: Illustrator, InDesign
Full book design for Summer: Green Lotus, with a 2D illustrated cover and complete interior formatting. The cover is a view from beneath the water’s surface, with a girl reaching toward the viewer through a pond of lotus leaves and koi. Soft sunlight, a bright summer sky and glowing greens and oranges give it a calm, dreamy mood. The elegant serif title sits cleanly over the sky so it stays readable without fighting the art. What I did: 2D cover illustration Cover typography and layout Interior book formatting Print and digital file preparation Need an illustrated cover and a properly formatted book? Message me with your story and I’ll get you a look and a layout that fit it.
A cover illustration and layout for Sweet Apple Tree, a children’s picture book by Sara McLane. The goal was a cover that feels like a sunny afternoon. A little red-haired boy stretches out on a branch to reach one perfect apple, with a seaside village tucked in the background. The painterly brushwork, bright sky and warm reds keep it playful, and the chunky hand-lettered title is easy for kids to read from across a room. What I did: Cover illustration Hand-lettered title and author name Colour palette and lighting Full cover layout Writing a children’s book and need a cover that pulls readers in? Send me a message with your story and I’ll help you find the right look for it.
A fresh take on the cover for J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, built as a personal concept project. Instead of the usual stark, minimal look, I leaned into the book’s heart: kids running through a golden rye field at sunset while someone tries to keep them safe. Warm, painterly light, a sky full of geese, and hand-lettered type that feels playful but still carries the weight of the story. What I did: Cover illustration Hand-lettered title and author name Colour and lighting direction Full cover layout Looking for a cover for your own book? I design and illustrate covers for fiction, children’s books, and memoirs. Send me a message with your story and we can work out a look that fits it.
A tri-fold brochure concept about Vincent van Gogh. I wanted the paper itself to feel like his work, so the whole layout is built from the warm yellows and oranges in his paintings. Each panel has its own job. The sunflowers open the story, the portrait panel introduces the artist, and a close-up of his brushwork on the last panel pulls you in. The bold serif heading on the dark panel stands out against the busy artwork around it. What I handled: Tri-fold layout and panel flow Colour palette taken from the artwork Typography and heading hierarchy Image cropping and print-ready export Tools: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop. I design brochures, lookbooks, magazine layouts and brand kits. Message me if you need something similar for a gallery, museum or artist.
I designed this art brochure to feel clean, modern and easy to flip through. The layout gives each artwork room to breathe, and the type stays quiet so the pieces do the talking. What I handled: Layout and page structure Typography and hierarchy Image placement and colour balance Print-ready export Tools: Adobe InDesign and Illustrator. I do brochures, lookbooks, magazine layouts and brand kits. If you need something similar for a gallery, artist or event, send me a message and let’s talk.
Product design and mockup for Lichma, a natural hair henna brand. The brief: a design that feels natural and trustworthy and stands out on the shelf. What I did: Designed the artwork with a clean, natural look that suits the product Created a realistic mockup so the client could see the final result before printing Sent the files to the client, who was happy with the final result Result: a successful project, approved by a happy client. Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Project roles: Designer and Graphic Designer More of my work: instagram.com/jegfort
Custom floral patterns for a reflective umbrella, designed in Photoshop. The brief: a pattern that looks good in daylight and works with the umbrella’s reflective feature. What I did: Created the floral patterns from scratch in Adobe Photoshop Fitted the artwork to the umbrella so it looks right on the finished product Delivered the final designs and mockup to the client Result: the client was happy with the final results. Tools: Adobe Photoshop Project roles: Designer and Graphic Designer More of my work: instagram.com/jegfort
Created magazine layouts, editorial spreads, cover designs, typography systems, and visually engaging page compositions using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Studied graphic design fundamentals, typography, color theory, visual hierarchy, composition, and professional design principles.
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