Publications worth picking up

Welcome to Chapter Two: an editorial design studio in Cornwall specialising in magazines, books and long-form publications.

I love turning words, images and ideas into publications that feel coherent, considered and genuinely enjoyable to read.

I’ve spent more than a decade working in content, editorial and brand communication. In 2013, I co-founded and ran a content agency working with some of the world’s biggest retail and fashion brands, including HUGO BOSS, Moss Bros and many more.

That experience taught me the importance of detail, consistency and understanding how content and brand work together, and these skills I now bring to every publication I design.

After years of being surrounded by digital content, I believe the value of print has changed. When we’re constantly scrolling, something tangible, beautifully designed and made by people feels more considered — and more worth keeping.

Chapter Two brings together my experience in content and editing with my love of editorial design and print, creating magazines, books, reports and publications that are as enjoyable to read as they are to hold.

A new chapter for me. And perhaps, a new chapter for print.

Services

From first page to final proof

I turn words, images and ideas into beautifully designed, professionally produced publications.

Magazine Design & Layout

Complete magazine layout from cover to final page, including typography, imagery, pagination and advertising.

Book Design & Typesetting

Interior design and typesetting for ebooks and paperbacks, including chapter layouts, covers, spines and print-ready artwork.

Annual & Corporate Reports

Clear, engaging design for annual reports, impact reports and corporate publications, bringing complex content together in a polished, accessible format.

Editorial Publications

Design for company magazines, journals, membership publications, brochures and other long-form editorial projects.

Advertising Design

Professional, publication-ready adverts designed to complement your magazine and give advertisers a polished presence.

Print & Digital Production

Careful pagination, proofing and preparation of final artwork for print and digital publication.

Portfolio

Perranporth Life: Magazine Design, Layout & Advertising

Editorial & Advertising Design · Ongoing Publication

Perranporth Life is a local magazine celebrating the people, places, businesses and stories of Perranporth and the surrounding area.

I am responsible for the layout and design of each issue, working within the publication’s established identity to create a cohesive and engaging magazine from cover to cover. This involves bringing together a wide variety of editorial content, photography, features, listings and advertising, often with different amounts and formats of content to accommodate within each issue.

I manage the visual flow and pagination of the magazine, creating consistency across recurring features while giving individual stories and sections enough space and personality to stand out. Careful attention to typography, image placement, hierarchy and spacing ensures that the finished publication feels balanced and easy to navigate.

Alongside the editorial layout, I also provide advertising design for the magazine’s advertisers. This includes taking information, imagery and brand assets supplied by individual businesses and turning them into polished, publication-ready adverts that work within the visual environment of the magazine.

This combination of editorial and advertising design means I understand the commercial realities of producing a magazine as well as the creative side — ensuring that advertising sits naturally alongside the editorial content while still giving each advertiser a strong visual presence.

The result is a consistent, professionally produced local publication that brings together community stories, local businesses and advertising in one cohesive visual experience.

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Magazine · Editorial Design · Layout · Advertising Design · Pagination · Typography · Print Production

The School Run Entrepreneur: Book Cover, Interior Design & Typesetting

Ebook & Paperback

The School Run Entrepreneur is a practical and encouraging guide for entrepreneurial parents looking to build a business around the realities of family life.

For this project, I was responsible for the complete visual design and layout of the book, from the front and back covers through to the final interior pages. The project included creating the paperback cover, including the spine and print-ready artwork, as well as designing and typesetting the complete book interior.

The interior layout was designed to balance substantial written content with a light, approachable editorial style. Clear typographic hierarchy, considered spacing and consistent styling help guide the reader through the book while giving each chapter its own sense of structure.

I also produced the book in two formats: a digital ebook and a printed paperback, adapting the design and formatting appropriately for each medium while maintaining a consistent visual identity across both.

The paperback was prepared as a complete print-ready cover, incorporating the front cover, spine and back cover, while the interior was carefully typeset and formatted for print production.

The result is a cohesive book design that feels professional and polished, while retaining the warmth and accessibility that reflects the subject matter and its audience.

Book · Cover Design · Interior Design · Typesetting · Ebook · Paperback · Print Production

About me

Hello, I’m Silvia.

I’ve spent much of my career working in an increasingly digital world, and now we’re entering another shift as AI changes the way we create and consume content.

Perhaps that’s why I’ve come to appreciate real, tangible, human-made things more than ever.

When so much of what we read and see can be generated instantly, there’s something reassuring about a publication that has been thoughtfully written, edited, designed and printed by people.

A magazine you can pick up. A book you can hold. Something that exists in the real world, rather than disappearing into a screen.

I don’t think print is disappearing. If anything, I think its value is changing.

When we’re surrounded by an endless stream of digital content, something physical, considered and beautifully made can feel more meaningful.