typesetting books
making words play nicely together
making words play nicely together
I’m Michelle Pirovich, Melbourne-based owner of Squeezebox, chief typesetter and graphic designer, and I love making people’s words look great.

Since 2006, I’ve been transforming authors’ manuscripts into real-life books, and supporting businesses of all sizes to report on their performance, achievements, and goals.

I’ve built a strong track record across sectors including corporate, government, education and publishing — working with many long-term clients who trust me to deliver polished, professional, and visually engaging work.

While no job is too small, I specialise in typesetting complex, long-form books, reports and corporate publications.

Michelle Pirovich, Squeezebox, typesetting and graphic design for books, corp comms and annual reports
Michelle Pirovich, Squeezebox, typesetting and graphic design for books, corp comms and annual reports

Hello

Having created nearly 400 books and several thousand corporate documents, I’ve learned that a great-looking result starts with the right approach. These are the principles I bring to every project:

Quality

Every detail matters. I really want your work to look great.

Collaboration

I work with you to create a design that reflects your vision.

Uniqueness

Your design will be thoughtfully crafted and one of a kind.

Efficiency

Your work will be delivered on time.

If your copy and artwork are ready, and you want everything to look great, I can help. I can follow guidelines precisely or take the creative lead. I keep the process simple and value client collaboration.

Out-Of-House-Freelance

When I first ventured out on my own, I freelanced­ everywhere: design studios, publishing houses, in-house corporate departments and ad agencies. I worked on an incredible array of projects and learned so much from so many people.

Today, studios still reach out when they need an extra hand during busy times and I'm always happy to help. If you're looking for freelance support, I’d love to work with you—remotely, if that suits your needs.

Clients

Arts 1812 Theatre; QAGOMA; Jack O’Hagan Music; NGV

Authors Too many wonderful authors to list. Here are just a few who have come back for more:
Rodney Berrell; Mark Collard; Lisa Conway; Tara Carpenter Estrada; Fiona Joy Green; Tracey Jewel; Scott Alexander King;
Michelle McQuaid; Andrea O’Reilly; Lisa Williams

Business/Corporate Abercrombie & Kent; Federation Square; Good Girl Game Changers; IMC Insurance; Karen O’Reilly-Briggs; Media Measures; Michelle McQuaid; MIRCI; Playmeo; Reload Media; Reputex; Twin Orb Productions; Zing

Charity Hobsons Bay Community Fund; MAD Foundation

Design Amanda Roach Design; Design Democracy; ERD

Education childosophy; Enlighten Education; iRespect; TAFE NSW

Government City of Boroondara; City of Melbourne; City of Stonnington; Destination NSW; State Library Victoria

Manufacturing Plusrite; Qenos

Medical & Health AAPM; ANZCA; Cannpal; Global Kinetics Corp

Publishing Animal Dreaming Publishing; Demeter Press; Eleanor Curtain Publishing; Hardie Grant Publishing; Oxford University Press

“Thank you Michelle, for once again, wrestling with my many thousands of words and hundreds of images to create this little gem of a book.”

Mark Collard, Playmeo

Do you have a new project?
Need it to look good?
I'd love to hear from you.
Please get in touch.