Glynnis Koike

Glynnis Koike – Designer

I am a versatile cover designer, with additional skills in illustration, who specializes in bold lines, strong colors, and elegant designs.

Overview

Hello there! I'm Glynnis and I'm a cover designer and illustrator working out of California, USA. I have been designing book covers since 2012 for UC Press and have been a freelance illustrator and designer for various independent clients since 2015.


As someone with experience in both nonfiction and fictional works, I bring extensive knowledge in creative artwork for all sorts of storytelling and narrative projects. Print production and creative pipelines are things I am very familiar with and you can expect me to communicate with you along the way, as well as guide you through what I do if you are unfamiliar with the commissioning process.


Tell me about your book (the demographic, the plot, the aim), let me know your idea and provide samples of the type of work you'd like your own book to fit into, and you can expect me to provide you with at least three different versions within a set amount of time. I allow for two revisions throughout the process before creating the final piece. Please keep in mind that a larger budget and timeline allows for a more detailed process and result. Quick turnarounds and lower pricing will get your cover done faster, but will limit the full development of a concept. I price at industry standard rates and do not use or work with AI art! We are 100% human in this house.


Whatever your book is about, a beautifully designed cover is just as important as the artwork you choose to put on it! Give your creative child the lovely clothes it deserves! And, I am using too many exclamation marks! Regardless, I would be happy to apply my typographical skills and designer's eye in creating something elegant, classic, or whimsically fantastic that both yourself and your readers will love.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Fiction
Historical Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English

Work experience

UC Press

Apr, 2012 — Present

Works with art director, editors, and authors, to create unique and appealing cover designs for new titles. Prepares complete book jacket and cover files for print.

Asian Art Museum

Feb, 2022 — Jun, 2023 (over 1 year)

Designed visual assets and materials for Asian Art Museum's programs, events, and exhibitions. Created illustrations when needed for various marketing materials and exhibitions

GKoike Design

Mar, 2015 — Present

llustration and design work for a range of clients that span through publishing, games, indie comics, and storytelling projects.

Portfolio

The Shattering of the Spirit-Sword Brackish: Part I

Farren, Mx Sam

Independently published

Cover Design
Dragonoak: The Complete History of Kastelir (Volume 1)

Farren, Mx Sam

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Cover Design Typography
Hellboy's World: Comics and Monsters on the Margins

Bukatman, Scott

University of California Press

Cover Design
A Man Without Words

Schaller, Susan

University of California Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
Edge of Empire: Atlantic Networks and Revolution in Bourbon Río de la Plata

Prado, Dr. Fabrício

University of California Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
The Faure Song Cycles: Poetry and Music, 1861–1921

Rumph, Stephen

University of California Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
Anatomy of Sound: Norman Corwin and Media Authorship

Smith, Jacob

University of California Press

Cover Design
French Wine: A History

Phillips, Rod

University of California Press

Cover Design
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Typography
Go West, Young Women!: The Rise of Early Hollywood

Hallett, Hilary

University of California Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design

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