Designer Bookbinders

Designer Bookbinders is a professional organization dedicated to the art of bookbinding, showcasing craftsmanship, innovation, and design. It supports bookbinders who create beautifully crafted, often artistic, book covers and bindings that combine traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics. The organization promotes excellence through exhibitions, competitions, and resources, encouraging high standards and creative expression in bookbinding. Its members are skilled artisans who view bookbinding as both a craft and an art form, preserving a rich heritage while exploring new, inventive approaches. Overall, Designer Bookbinders celebrates and advances the specialized art of binding books in visually and tactilely compelling ways.