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hadley nikole hendrix

editorial designer specializing in publication design & typesetting

hello!

My name is Hadley, and I’m an Editorial Designer based in Chicago, specializing in publication design and typesetting. I work with publishers, magazines, and authors to design, layout, and typeset the covers and interiors of their publications.

My excitement for, and experience in, a diversity of creative endeavors (fashion, knitting, art, writing, and more) allows me to craft tailored work that ranges from simple and sleek to experimental and innovative.

I want you to be in love with your publication, so I take the time to get to know you and your work before jumping in. I consider your style and budget, along with readability and accessibility, in all choices: from margin widths to typography to avoiding word/letter/punctuation stacks. I excel in tedious tasks that require meticulousness and attention to detail, so typesetting is one of my favorite things to do!

From ensuring an authentic representation of a publication to using em dashes and en dashes correctly, I immerse myself in the details of your project to create something you love.

Email me at [email protected]

Office Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm CST

Some fun facts about me

  • I love all things 80s (including New Order, shoulder pads, and funky color combinations)
  • I worked at Reckless Records (Belmont!) for my first year living in Chicago
  • I color-code everything, love Notion databases (basically highly intricate spreadsheets), and am just generally a huge nerd when it comes to organizing and project management.
  • I named my cat after Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

tell me about you!

Introduce yourself on email or LinkedIn. Even if aren’t looking for a designer or typesetter, I love getting to know people who are interested in the same things as I am. Let’s be friends!