Diego Sanguino

Diego Sanguino – Designer

Digital illustrator specializing in book covers for novels across genres, with works featured by publishing giants like Penguin Random House

Overview

Diego is a digital illustrator and 3D artist based in London and Madrid, specializing in portraiture across literary fiction, historical fiction, sci-fi, and fantasy. His portfolio spans impactful billboards for award-winning films and book illustrations for esteemed clients like Penguin Random House and Alfaguara. Diego draws inspiration from the interplay between history and modern society, infusing his work with contemporary depth. With a fervent passion for transforming ideas into visually stunning realities, he has skillfully formatted and designed books in both English.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Fiction
Dystopian Historical Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Urban Fantasy Young Adult
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2016 — Present

Since 2016, I've thrived as a freelance illustrator, specializing in historical and fantasy portrait illustration, accumulating 8 years of invaluable experience. My portfolio includes collaborations with prestigious clients such as Penguin Random House, along with crafting compelling film posters for award-winning movies. Utilizing a blend of 3D techniques and digital brushes, I craft hyper-realistic and visually stunning scenes that bring fiction to life.

Portfolio

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The Dreaming Dead

Jay Wayward

Keno Sif is a marauder who has made her name killing, drinking, and breaking hearts across the vast continent of Atlas. Together with her mentor Buri the Giant, and the master thief Ivon, thei... read more
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For Love I Will: a novel

Sterling, C.D.

Unify Writers

Cover Design Illustration
Más allá de la broma

Maite Carranza

Un apasionante thriller juvenil en el que nadie es como aparenta... La ambiciosa Lara, su novio Miguel y Raúl, su mejor amigo, son los reyes del instituto. Aunque no todo es como parece, y nad... read more
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Echoes of Broken Vows

Glass, Logan

Logan Glass

Cover Design Illustration
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A Question of Evolution: A Novel

Rosenberg, S D

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration
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Hephzibah and The Dragon

Roberts, Karen Kaye

Karen K\Roberts

Cover Design Illustration
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Shades of Destiny: Revelations

Pittman, MJ

BlueTree Publishing House

Cover Design Illustration

Diego has 8 reviews

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KAREN R.

KAREN R.

Oct, 2024

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Diego was a pleasure to work with. He met the specifications and was competent with the design. And he created a book cover I am proud to show off. The colors and hues set the correct tone for the project. Thought went into every detail of the unique design.
Diego S.
Thank you for your review, Karen! I really enjoyed collaborating with you on your cover and learning about your fascinating story. I’m excited to see the final design out in the world, it really sh...
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Jay W.

Jay W.

Sep, 2024

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Diego was very kind and professional. Super talented, knowledgeable person and his process for creating the cover meant we had room to make adjustments pretty quickly and painlessly. I would gladly work with him again.
Diego S.
Thanks for your review, Jay! I had a great time working together on the cover. I loved your characters and world-building, it was incredibly fun to explore, and I think we came up with something re...
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Matthew P.

Matthew P.

Jun, 2024

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Diego is an extremely professional and talented graphic designer, he worked hard to make my vision come to life and he delivered perfectly!! I will be working with him again in the future!
Diego S.
Thank you for your review, Matthew! It was awesome working with you and bringing your vision to life. I'm so glad you love it! Looking forward to hearing more about your next project!
Peter H.

Peter H.

Nov, 2024

Diego Sanguino designed the cover and interior of my book, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result. He responded quickly and fully to my queries, of which there were many. He stayed with me throughout the process, from a concept Zoom call to uploading the final product. He understood the limited knowledge of a first-time author/publisher of fiction. I have no hesitation about recommendi...
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Brian L.

Brian L.

Oct, 2024

As a word man it's always been a bit of a challenge for me to communicate with those who think visually, but with Diego there was no problem. He was sensitive to my neurotic protection of the identity of the main character of my novel and turned my ramblings and intimations into a book cover that I can truly say I am proud of, and I hope he is too. I thank him for his patience and understanding...
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Diego S.
Thank you for your kind words, Brian. It’s been a real pleasure working with you on such a fun project. I’m glad you’re happy with the outcome, I’m really pleased with how the cover turned out as w...
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