About

I graduated with a Master’s in Publishing from Simon Fraser University.

I am interested in cover design, interior book design, children’s books and illustration.

I love cooking, puttering around my veggie garden, and beach walks with my terrier.

I live and work on the unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ, Lekwungen/Songhees and the Coast Salish people.

I am always looking for new book projects and illustration opportunities, so feel free to contact me at sjbarnesdesign@gmail.com.

Clients Include

Testimonials

“Loved the cover the moment I saw it. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks for the awesome work.” –Scott Messenger, Author of Tapping the West, Touchwood Editions

“There’s nothing I love more than handing my latest novel to a prospective reader and watching their eyes light up as they cradle it in their palms. That’s what Sydney does to a book.”–Gordon Cope, Author of the Jack Kenyon series

“Sydney Barnes designed the covers for two of my books and what can I say? These are now books that can be judged by their covers because Sydney created such imaginative and complementary designs.”–Brian Brennan, Author of The Love of One’s Country and Leaving Dublin

“Sydney has amazing creative talent. Not only did she have great artistic insight for my project, but her professionalism is also top notch. I’m looking forward to my next opportunity to work with her!” –Forrest Wong, Author of The Paradigm