Karen Lomax, Editorial + Publication Designer/Art Director

About: I design editorial publications, long-form reports, and books for health, science, policy, and nonprofit organizations, with more than 20 years of experience turning dense material into clear, engaging publications. Publication and report design is the core of my practice: flagship reports, annual reports, report-series systems, and branded data visualization.

My editorial background includes magazine feature design and art direction, where I’ve developed visual concepts, commissioned and worked with imagery, and designed story-driven layouts that make complex subjects engaging and accessible.

I bring senior print-production expertise to every project. After two decades in the print industry and thousands of pieces sent to press, I speak printers' language, manage specialty finishes like foil, embossing, debossing, and gilt edges, and keep budgets on track whether they're large or small.

My background is in photography (RIT-trained), which shapes how I edit, sequence, and give images room to carry a story. Recent work spans editorial features, ongoing policy report series, luxury fine-art books, and a 240-page collectible artist book.

I'd love to hear about your project!

Part-time / Full-time: Part-time

Experience: 20+ years

Skills:

  • Editorial & Publication Design

  • Long-Format & Annual Report Design

  • Report-Series Systems & Templates

  • Book Design

  • Print Production Management & Pre-Press

  • Specialty Finishes (foil, emboss, deboss, gilt edges)

  • Data Visualization

  • Creative Direction & Concept Development

  • Photo Editing & Sequencing

  • Typography

  • Adobe, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InCopy

Portfolio: https://www.lomaxcreative.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lomaxcreative/

Location: Washington D.C.

Contact: Karen@lomaxcreative.com