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.

Over the years, I’ve built a strong track record, working with a diverse range of talented and interesting clients.

Together, we’ve shaped, styled, and refined shelves full of acclaimed books, groundbreaking guides, and innovative reports.

Dubbed the “fun part” of the production journey by many of my clients, my role is to analyse your content and find the most effective and good looking way to present it to your readers.

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

I want my clients to succeed – to win fans and to grow their business. While every job is unique, I always bring these key principles to your work:

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

No templates here – your design will be 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 Having produced over 350 books, there are too many authors to list. Here are some 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.