Book design

Publication support services

Here at Nikki M Group we combine creative artwork and layout design to create well-constructed books that are resourceful and identifiable.

Our key services include:

• consultation—upfront guidance, planning and strategy
• project management—working with budgets, timelines, skilled personnel and specialists
• graphic design—concepts, development of ideas and art direction
• editorial—structural review, copyediting and proofreading to promote consistency, integrity and quality
• typesetting—layout of type and images into an arrangement that facilitates the communication of visual information
• illustration—communicating visually the ideas, feelings or emotions that represent a theme, brand or identity
• print management—providing the best print options available from specialist book printers.

We are available for any stage in the development of your publication.

Australian Book Design Awards

Nikki M Group awarded for Best Educational Primary/Secondary Book at the 62nd Australian Book Design Awards. The judges wrote, ‘Nelson Senior Maths shows a truly excellent layout in handling a multitude of typographical and design element variations, whilst still maintaining a visual coherency’.

Technical expertise

Technical support for publishing books:

• cover design
• print specifications
• digital output/ebooks
• software
• workflow
• font and colour management
• style guides
• production management
• metadata
• acquiring ISBN and CiP data
• barcodes
• shipping
• distribution.