In Their Words…

Jay Gilman is one of the most creative and thoughtful designers I’ve hired in over 20 years of marketing. Jay gave us fantastic design content and came in right on budget. Gilman Design exceeded my expectations in every way.
Ivan Shevrin, Patron Rewards

Jay Gilman’s designs were both gorgeous and functional and her knowledge about aspects of marketing and design really improved on our original ideas. She always went the extra mile for our project!
Kerry Tepperman, Big Harvest Productions

First, the quality of Jay’s design is excellent. Second, she truly is interested in producing work which represents what the clients particular needs are, rather than imposing her own pre-conceived idea of how the design should look. This includes researching the scope and nature of the project, and working closely with the client to understand what he or she is looking for.
Beth Goldberg, Falkirk Cultural Center

Gilman Design was excellent at listening to what we needed and wanted, in being flexible with adjusting to our ongoing suggestions, and in being patient in working with us. Most importantly, the final product is exactly what we were looking for. The design is just what I would have asked for (if only I could have put it into words!)
Michelle Fadelli, First 5 Marin

Jay Gilman is always a pleasure to work with. She has great ideas, she’s flexible when we want to change things, she works within our budget, and meets our deadlines. I recommend her highly.
Jerry Stark, English Language Institute

After years of effort, I finished my first book. I needed someone to format it, to finish the design, and it had to be someone who could relate to the feel of my work. Thankfully, I found Jay. She was that someone. She was meticulous, paying attention to the smallest detail. Applying the excellence of her craft to every page, she patiently guided me, helping to round my rough edges, and enthusiastically did whatever was necessary to make sure my book launch was the success I’d always hoped for. I want Jay for my second book as well. Hear that Jay?
Lawrence Furman, author of Memoir of a Slightly Mad Mystic

Jay Gilman was the quarterback of my book project. Not only did she do the book design, she worked with the copy editor, the people that did the end-notes, the bibliography and images. She coordinated all of the various facets that go into publishing a book and interfaced seamlessly with the publisher and their team. She was invaluable in offering suggestions and ideas that contributed to the final product. At all times she was professional, pleasant and responsive. Perhaps the biggest endorsement I can give Jay is that I will turn to her first on my next project. I recommend her without qualification.
W. Kurt Hauser, author of Invisible Slaves: The Victims and Perpetrators of Modern-Day Slavery (The Hoover Press, Stanford University, 2017)