Daniel Lagin
About Daniel Lagin
Daniel Lagin is an Art Director and Interior Book Designer at Penguin Random House and the owner of Daniel Lagin Graphic Design in Greater New York City Area.
Title and Current Positions
Daniel Lagin currently holds the title of Art Director and Interior Book Designer. He works at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. In addition, he owns and manages his own design practice, Daniel Lagin Graphic Design, also based in Greater New York City.
Career at Penguin Random House
Daniel Lagin's tenure at Penguin Random House spans various roles over multiple years. Initially, he worked as a Junior Designer from 2002 to 2006. He then advanced to the position of Senior Designer, holding this role from 2006 to 2015. Presently, he serves as both an Art Director and Interior Book Designer. His experience at Penguin Random House also includes responsibilities such as collaborating with managing editors, participating in weekly meetings, and resolving production issues for Portfolio/Penguin.
Education and Degrees
Daniel Lagin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he studied Fine Arts and Graphic Design from 1998 to 2002. His academic background has greatly contributed to his professional skills and capabilities in graphic design.
Experience in Design and Illustration
With over a decade of experience, Daniel Lagin is highly skilled in designing and illustrating books. His expertise extends to animating for video and film. His design work is known for being thoughtfully conceived and executed with precision.
Portfolio/Penguin Contributions
At Portfolio/Penguin, Daniel Lagin played a crucial role in art directing and designing for the business and marketing book imprint. His work involved close collaboration with the managing editor to ensure high-quality book production and resolution of any production issues.