Diane McIntosh – Designer

Every book has its own voice, audience, and identity. My role isn't to impose a signature style, but to create a cover that feels as though it could never belong to any other book.

Over the past 25 years, I've designed more than 650 published book covers for traditional publishers and independent authors across a wide range of genres. Whether I'm working on literary fiction, business, memoir, nature, or poetry, I begin in the same place: by listening carefully to the manuscript, the author, and the goals for the book.

I believe the strongest covers come from collaboration. I value careful listening, clear communication, and well-considered design, allowing ideas to develop into solutions that feel both original and true to the book.

If you're looking for a cover that truly belongs to your book, I'd love to hear about your project.