About Us

A. J. Images, Inc., prides itself in presenting the voice and message of the author in a graphically elegant and technically proficient fashion. Creative director Karin Hoffman, who is also a principal of Tendril Press, brings a keen eye and sense of balance to the printed page. Skilled in transforming the vision of the author into reality, Hoffman personalizes the book while ensuring that “state of the art” publishing standards are met.

Working with a talented and experienced team of editors, designers, illustrators, photographers, programmers, videographers, printers, and publicists, A. J. Images, Inc., provides a full range of services to take your project from dream to destination. Beginning with design concept, AJI creates interior layout and design, cover design, promotional & collateral materials, as well as superb web and presentation design, to propel your piece into the professional realm.

Karin Hoffman, Principal and Art Director, holds a BFA in Graphic Design and a BS in Technical Communications. Her innovative and creative talent, education, experience, and love for good design give her the expertise to provide every client with leading-edge professional guidance and personal attention.

Known for her layout and image prowess, Hoffman maintains that “providing quality design and affordable publishing” is her passion and calling. Thus, she is skilled at helping novice authors enter the publishing world running. The books published by her design team sparkle with the delight of the authors whose words come to life on the printed page.

A signer of the Code of Fair Practice and an active member of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA), Karin brings to the table the professionalism and ethics demanded by the organizations to which she belongs:
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Graphic Artist Guild (GAG), Promotional Advertising Products International (PPAI), and Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI).


Future

In October of 2006 A. J. Images moved into our new design and publishing center. Our move affords us the opportuntiy to provide more and even better services with a larger more talented staff, newer technology, and expanded support for our clients, all to position us to be uniquely the very best in the design and publishing industries.

In 2007 our active involvement in IBI Colorado and IBI Global will position us to have the best business coaches, IP attorneys, and other professionals to “make it all happen.” We are able to expand our networks to a global level for our clients and their products.

Our new plan for 2007 offers authors three ways to publish their books, top of the industry editing and design services, and three proven avenues to market books and products, events, and entrepreneural business. Our clients can only benefit from our growth, experience and success.