Business Details
22 Years
experience
Creative Graphic Design & Book Publishing Services in Sarasota, FL
Founded in 2004 by Joe and Kristen Eckstein, Imagine Studios is a groundbreaking art and media production company dedicated to creating impactful visual storytelling through graphic design, illustration, and book publishing. Our team of industry professionals specializes in delivering turnkey publishing solutions that empower authors to retain full rights and profits while we handle production. With decades of combined experience in creative design and media production, we offer customized services including book covers, interior layouts, logos, marketing materials, and digital illustration. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our work on over a dozen published children's books and our proprietary I Am Published! program.We serve clients nationwide with a focus on Sarasota, Florida, and the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina through our live entertainment division. Our mission remains centered on creating art that inspires imagination and makes a positive difference in people's lives.
Services
Graphic Design
Book Publishing
Live Productions
Illustration Services
Animation & Film
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined experience in graphic design and publishing
- Turnkey publishing solutions with 100% profit retention for authors
- Custom illustration and design services for books and businesses
- Award-winning creative team with published children's book expertise
- Family-friendly live entertainment programming for all audiences
Services
Graphic Design
Our graphic design team creates custom visual solutions for businesses and authors. We specialize in brand identity development, marketing materials, and publication design. Our designers combine artistic expertise with practical business understanding to deliver impactful visual communications that help clients stand out in competitive markets.
Book Publishing
We offer complete independent publishing services that empower authors to maintain full control. Our program includes professional book production, distribution setup, and marketing support while allowing authors to keep 100% of their profits and rights.
Live Productions
Our live entertainment division produces family-friendly programming for schools, libraries, and community events. This includes book readings, musical performances by VOCUS a cappella group, and interactive presentations that engage audiences of all ages.
Illustration Services
Our award-winning illustrators create custom artwork for books, magazines, and commercial projects. With expertise in both traditional and digital media, we produce high-quality illustrations that enhance storytelling and visual communication across multiple platforms.
Animation & Film
We create animated content and video productions for commercials, apps, and entertainment media. Our team handles all aspects from concept development to final production, delivering engaging visual content for digital and broadcast platforms.
People
Joe Eckstein
Creative Director
Award-winning illustrator and cartoonist with 20+ years experience. BFA graduate who has created over a dozen published children's books and developed the Herby the Parrot character. Specializes in book design and visual storytelling.
Questions
What publishing services do you offer for first-time authors?
We provide complete turnkey publishing solutions including book design, formatting, and distribution while helping authors retain all rights and profits.
Do you offer graphic design services for businesses?
Yes, we create custom logos, marketing materials, social media graphics, and website visuals tailored to your brand identity.
What types of live entertainment do you produce?
Our live productions include family-friendly performances, school presentations, and VOCUS a cappella concerts across North Carolina.
Can you help with both print and digital book formats?
We offer comprehensive publishing services for print books and e-books in MOBI and EPUB formats with worldwide distribution.
