Hayes Design & Advertising

Hayes Design, based in the seaside town of Bexhill On Sea in the United Kingdom, is a graphic design studio with a rich history and a wealth of experience in the fields of design, marketing, and publishing. Founded by award-winning designer Clifford Hayes, the studio has designed over 4,500 book jackets, more than 100 album and CD artworks, book layouts, brochures, posters, and a wide variety of other printed items. In addition to his design work, Clifford Hayes is also an accomplished author, independent publisher, and illustrator, with his artworks sold around the world.

At Hayes Design, we specialize in literature design and are primarily focused on book cover design. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from mainstream fiction and specialist titles to academic publications and Irish and Welsh language books. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with designing for literature, and we strive to create designs that are innovative, eye-catching, and well thought through.

Services

At Hayes Design, we offer a wide variety of services, including:

• Graphic design for book covers, CDs/albums, and other printed items
• Illustration
• Book layout and typesetting
• Brochure and poster design
• Marketing materials
• Author branding

Our team has a wealth of experience in designing for print, and we are well-versed in the technical requirements and considerations involved. We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround times and attention to detail, and we are always happy to work with clients to ensure that their designs meet their specific needs and requirements.

Testimonials

"Clifford is a very valued designer. His designs are innovative, eyecatching, and well thought through. His turnaround times are very quick, and his attention to detail is excellent. On top of this, he is fun to work with." - S Chapman, Production Manager

"We have been using Clifford Hayes as our main book cover and CD sleeve designer for some time now. He provides a fast and efficient service and is always courteous to deal with. He is always willing to make the numerous amendments that I request of him without any fuss. He knows the printing requirements and we have never experienced any problems with artwork when it comes to printing. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a designer." - D O'Toole, General Manager

"I would recommend Clifford Hayes unreservedly for his ability to do a no-fuss job to a high and professional standard. Thank you for making the book cover so striking and special." - F Clifford, Flare Publications

"I would definitely recommend working with Clifford. He provided me with great options to choose from based on my ideas and his own. Everything was super quick and easy. I have a cover that I love." - A.M. Vivian, Author