Carol Ly is a book designer based in New York. After graduating from the Tyler School of Art with a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design, she left Philadelphia to work in children’s publishing. She’s been making fun stuff ever since.

Currently an Art Director at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, she has previously worked at Scholastic and Random House Children’s Books. Carol has also designed books and systems for clients such as Zando, Levine Querido, and Storyworth. Her experience covers everything from jackets to interiors, board books to young adult, and more. Accolades include art direction recognition by the Society of Illustrators and the Book Industry Guild of New York as well as a feature in Spine Magazine. Carol’s work has also been showcased by Applied Arts, Graphis, and Creative Quarterly.

If you want to chat about books, design, or favorite kpop idols, email hello@carollydesign.com.