HR Hegnauer

HR Hegnauer is a designer, writer, and creative professional specializing in book and web design for authors, independent publishers, and artists. As the owner of a design studio, HR has designed over 350 books, creating award-winning covers and interiors for both print and ebook editions. She is recognized for her website design as a Squarespace Circle Gold Level Member, ranking in the top 8% of over 100,000 professional Squarespace designers worldwide. With over a decade of web design experience, she builds engaging, intuitive websites that help authors not only establish but also grow their digital presence.

She is the author of When the Bird is Not a Human (Subito Press) and Sir (Portable Press at Yo-Yo Labs) and holds an MFA in Writing & Poetics from Naropa University, where she has also taught in the Summer Writing Program. With an MBA from the University of Denver, HR brings a unique blend of artistic sensibility and strategic expertise to her work. Her approach is highly collaborative, ensuring that every project—whether a book or website—amplifies the unique voice of its creator. 

Website: https://hrhegnauerdesign.com/