Who's Behind Bumpy Design?

Bumpy Design is owned and operated by Kim Scott, a graphic designer who's been designing and compositing books for 15 years. Kim holds a BFA in Visual Communication from Indiana University, and in 1993 she began her career in publishing as a page layout tech for Prentice Hall Computer Publishing (now Pearson Education). In 1999, Kim became a full-time freelance designer/compositor, working for clients such as New Riders, Peachpit Press, Adobe Press, and Elsevier, Inc. Bumpy Design was incorporated in 2005, and named after one of Kim's pet iguanas, Bumpy. Little Bumpy has since passed away, but his memory lives on!

Bumpy Design is currently based in Central Texas, but we routinely and seamlessly work with clients in other geographic locations. We keep in touch with our clients through phone and e-mail, and exchange files via FTP or overnight delivery. Kim currently handles most of the design and composition tasks, but she may also work with other talented and qualified individuals when the need arises.

Why Choose Bumpy Design?

Experience: Bumpy Design can expertly handle a range of book design and composition projects, from basic one-color layout to complex, full-color custom page design and composition. We can also typeset math and chemistry equations and write design specs. Kim's formal design background allows her to bring a designer's eye to page layout jobs, while her extensive composition experience ensures that her designs are functional and practical. That means your book will not only look good, but it won't cause headaches during layout or problems on press!

Timeliness, Flexibility, and Communication: We know that getting a book to the printer on schedule is crucial, especially for computer titles, which are often tied to software release dates or bookstore promotions. At Bumpy Design, we take great care to deliver work on time and with a high degree of accuracy and quality. At the same time, we know that publishing schedules frequently change. So we are accustomed to juggling multiple projects at once, and have the flexibility to accommodate changing pub dates. We also know that communication with our clients is crucial for keeping projects on track. Our policy is to frequently touch base with clients to inform them of a book's status, and to immediately flag any potential problems.

Positive Attitude: Our clients rely on us not only for industry experience and top-notch quality, but also for a positive, friendly attitude. We truly love book publishing and it shows! We take pride in what we do, and our goal is to help make your book the best product possible. See the Testimonials page to find out what some clients have said about working with Kim.

Technical Know-How: Kim has been using Macintosh graphics software since 1989, and has a thorough understanding of the use of specs, style sheets, templates, and master pages in today's digital publishing workflow. We currently use InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Acrobat, MathType, and even MS Word (but never for page layout!) Our office has a broadband Internet connection for speedy file transfers.

Clients

Bumpy Design specializes in computer books, digital lifestyle and design books, math and science textbooks, medical reference books, and other nonfiction titles. Our clients include:

• Peachpit Press
• New Riders
• Adobe Press
• Elsevier, Inc.
• Allured Publishing
• Addison-Wesley Professional
• Prentice Hall PTR
• FT Press
• Five Star Publications, Inc.
• McGraw-Hill (through GTS Graphics)

Notable Book Projects

The Hot Shoe Diaries, by Joe McNally (New Riders)
interior design assistance, template setup, custom composition

Designing Web Usability, by Jakob Nielsen (New Riders)
interior design assistance, template setup, composition

The Zen of CSS Design, by Dave Shea (Peachpit Press)
template setup, composition

Hillman Curtis on Creating Short Films for the Web (New Riders)
interior design assistance, custom composition

Analog In/Digital Out, by Brendan Dawes (New Riders)
template setup, custom composition

Mac OSX Leopard Killer Tips (New Riders)
composition, image processing

SOA Design Patterns, by Thomas Erl (Prentice Hall PTR)
composition

Behind the Seen: How Walter Murch Edited Cold Mountain Using Apple's Final Cut Pro (New Riders)
interior design, custom composition

Transcending CSS, by Andy Clarke (New Riders)
interior design assistance, template setup, custom composition

Designing with Web Standards, by Jeffrey Zeldman (New Riders)
interior design, composition

Defensive Design for the Web, by 37 Signals (New Riders)
interior design, composition

Photoshop Compositing with John Lund (Adobe Press)
cover and interior design, template setup

The Art of the Documentary (New Riders)
interior design assistance, template setup, custom page composition

Digital Character Animation 2 and 3, by George Maestri (New Riders)
interior design tweaks, image conversion, custom composition

Before & After Page Design (Peachpit Press)
cover and interior design, legacy image conversion, custom page composition

Photoshop Restoration and Retouching 2e and 3e, by Katrin Eismann (New Riders)
semi-custom page composition, template conversion

Web ReDesign: Workflow that Works (New Riders)
interior design production, custom page composition

Hall/Mercer Beginning & Intermediate Algebra (McGraw-Hill, through GTS Graphics)
composition, math equations