My Story

When I was 12 years old my grandparents gifted me my first computer, an Apple II. I was hooked once I learned how to create my own printed materials and graphics. Upon enrolling at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and completing courses in photography, design, and book arts I discovered graphic design was the perfect fusion of those interests. I’ve been reveling in images, typography and colors ever since. And from designing collateral, to art directing photo shoots, to creating my own artist books, communication has always been my work.

Always curious, I look widely for inspiration by learning about architecture, photographing nature, perusing tiny art (like my stamp collection) and reading lots of books.

I work with budding entrepreneurs, universities and motivated artisans helping them bring new ideas to life on the web and in print. Ultimately, all of my work is about helping people communicate their ideas to the world.

My Skills

About Janet

Janet Guertin is a designer, book artist and maker. From Carolina to California (and back again) her experience is drawn from a combination of large corporations, small design studios and her own freelance practice. Equally comfortable with paper and pixels she embraces the advantages and constraints of both digital and analog.

As an artist, Janet creates one-of-a-kind artists’ books and paper creations for sale and exhibitions. Long drawn to the book form as a vehicle for self-expression she combines modern design influences with collage, drawing, typography, and folding to form a tactile aesthetic.

Janet lives in Cary, North Carolina with her talented husband, Dave.