David Provolo - Designer
Guilford, United States
I believe that book cover design has the power to crystalize and elevate the author's intent and expression.
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Overview
I'm a designer/art director with a passionate interest in the art and significance of the book cover. In exploring different modes of visual language, I always strive to shepherd the final product to a state of sophistication, dynamism and succinctness.
Additionally, I deliver all of the qualities to be expected of a professional designer:
• exceptional design/typographic skills and visual sensibility
• the ability to quickly grasp concepts
• highly-adept at incorporating feedback and modifying designs accordingly
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• a passion and appreciation for the written word
Additionally, I deliver all of the qualities to be expected of a professional designer:
• exceptional design/typographic skills and visual sensibility
• the ability to quickly grasp concepts
• highly-adept at incorporating feedback and modifying designs accordingly
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• a passion and appreciation for the written word
Services
Languages
English
Fiction
Adventure
Cultural & Ethnic Themes
Dystopian
Historical Fiction
Inspirational
Literature
Poetry
Non-Fiction
History
Work experience
designer / art director
Self-employed
May, 1998
–
Present
(over 21 years)
David has 86 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Dave was quick and professional. When I offered thoughts on how I'd like to adapt the concepts he sent over, he was patient and revamped the concept with creativity and ease. I would definitely work with him again, and I recommend him to anyone looking for quality work in a timely manner.
Danielle Jackson, September 2019
David was a pleasure to work with. He was transparent and highly communicative, something key in collaboration. He had no problem revising the cover, even catching a copy editing issue on the back page blurb. Further, his cost to performance ratio is a true value.
James Stautberg, August 2019
I'm awful at Photoshop and Graphic design as a whole and David did a great job bringing my vision to life. Excellent work. I even referred a friend to him once the job was completed, that's how much I liked his work.
T.H. Moore, August 2019
David was brilliant! He provided me with a decent range of cover design options, then once I'd settled on a design, patiently worked on variants (colours, font, effects). He was always responsive to queries and professional in his approach. But most importantly of all, the quality of his cover design was excellent. When I do publish my novel later this year, I'm confident that the cover will do...
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Chris Selwyn James, July 2019
Working with David was super easy and fun; will definitely work with him again.
Jeff Gomez, June 2019
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