Winning Book Designs

Designers Tim Green and Molly von Borstel of Faceout Studio are the source of a number of award-winning book covers, including their entries at the PPN 2023 Book Show. In this virtual event, they discuss their process for creating these designs. They will cover the roles of inspiration, trends, and other resources in planning and executing great book design. They’ll also discuss how an effective design transmittal can foster collaboration and communication, and how to manage production expectations. You can expect to come away with a great sense of a typical day in the work life of a great design team that will inspire your own work.

Molly von Borstel graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design and moved to Central Oregon to join Faceout Studio in 2019. Since then she has fallen in love with the visual storytelling aspect of the job, and the endless adventures the area has to offer. She has a hard time sitting still, so when she’s not designing books, find her anywhere but behind a desk!

Tim Green graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2002, and he has been designing books and brands ever since. His work has been recognized by the AIGA, Print Magazine, the National Advertising Federation, New York Book Show, Graphis, and Chuck Norris (true story). Tim is the creative director at Faceout Studio and the co-owner and creative director of Molt Brands, a newly minted design business specializing in brand identity. When he is not at his desk designing, he is most likely to be found at home, with his lovely wife and 3 children. If he’s not with them, it’s a safe bet you’ll find him at a coffee shop, probably designing something.