graphic design.
it's what i do.

and my goal is to make you look good
at whatever you do.

HOW I WORK

contact

zipping me an email works best, but feel free to call. or if you prefer, and you’re in the neighborhood, we’ll chat over a cup of coffee.

idea

i approach every project from a team perspective; you’re the subject expert, i’m the design expert. we’ll merge your input with my experience to begin the creative process.

design

with a clear understanding of your needs, i’ll get rolling and turn our ideas into art. graphic art. let’s design something special.

WHAT ARE MY CLIENTS SAYING?

I can get mighty cranky about the tsunami of current “do-it-yourself” graphic design mediocrity that washes past me every day. But your designer Clyde Adams deserves more than a tip-of-the-top-hat for his book design. You picked a winner!
Reg, Newburyport, Mass.
I absolutely LOVE what you did with the logo concept! You captured EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!
Kelly, Birmingham, Alabama
I found your books [on Blurb.com] and I was JUST BLOWN AWAY. You are gifted.
Jessica, Blurb.com contact
Everything you did for us was just great. It is such a delight working with you. Such calm professionalism, such a beautiful “design mind.”
Cathleen, Santa Monica, California
Appreciate you. Everyone here enjoyed working with you. Rare compliment - thought I would pass on to you
Arthur, Birmingham, Alabama
You were amazing and a true joy to work with.
Ann, Greensville, SC
Thank you so much for your wonderful, thoughtful insight and creativity....the end result was more than I ever dreamed possible.
Joann, St. Louis, Missouri
After reviewing dozens of designers, I found I was most impressed with your style, variety, and lack of cookie-cutter approach.
Paul, Sherwood, Oregon

ABOUT ME

EXPERIENCE

with over 30 years of experience as a graphic artist in both the corporate and freelance world, my work has covered the gamut.

EXPERTISE

i’ve worked extensively in photoshop for over 20 years and indesign since it’s inception in 1999. with illustrator rounding out the adobe package, i’ve become quite proficient at my craft.

AFFILIATIONS

i have a degree in visual design from auburn university, am a member of the NAPP as well as several local associations. i’m also a member of blurb.com’s “dream team.”

BOOK DESIGNS

i’ve had a working relationship with Blurb since 2007, and recently was asked to join as a “dream team collaborator.” my goal is to avoid the cookie-cutter approach to book design and provide clients with designs worthy of their photos and stories. i offer full book layout or just cover design.