Andy is the founder of Cowles Industries, an independent consultancy specialising in front cover design.

From fashion to fishing, he has produced winning covers for just about every type of publishing business model. He is a Guardian Masterclass trainer, a visiting lecturer on the UAL MA programme and winner of the BSME Mark Boxer Award for outstanding contribution to the UK publishing industry.

Leadership roles include Editorial Development Director of Time Inc. UK, Creative Director of Mademoiselle for Condé Nast, and Creative Director of Rolling Stone in NYC.