Hi! I'm Monique,

a Jamaica-native and Baltimore-based multidisciplinary freelance designer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. I’ve formally worked at companies like, Global Citizen, Macmillan Publishers, and Penguin Random House.

I share my space with my wonderful partner and the sweetest cat named Teller. And spend most weekends discovering new, hidden treasures in and around the Baltimore area.

Say hello @ msterlingdesigns@gmail.com!

Recent and past clients include: Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishers, Quarto Books, Charlesbridge Publishing, Hachette Book Group, W.W. Norton

Interviews & More

ChildrensIllustrators.com Interview

Anatomy of a Book Cover: The Process of Book Cover Design

Behind the Book x Blk + Brown Book Designers: The First

Inkluded Pathways: A Career in Freelance Graphic Design

Association of Illustrators World Illustration Awards 2023—Children’s Publishing Judge

The ADC 103rd Annual Awards—Publication Design Judge

Spring 2020 New England SCBWI Agent/Editor/Art Director Day—Art Director, Portfolio Reviewer

Currently available for various visual design projects including:

Motion design (book trailers, teasers, gifs, social media ads, etc.)
Book design (picture books, nonfiction covers, and interiors)
Marketing + advertising design (social media, web, and print)
Digital Illustrations
Presentation design
Hand Lettering