Ian Koviak

Ian Koviak – Designer

Over 25 years designing books—trusted by publishers and indie authors to create memorable books. Full service book design/production.

Overview

With 25+ years in book design, I’ve worked with major publishers and hundreds of indie authors and small presses. I handle both cover and interior design, with a sharp eye on not just how a book looks—but how it performs in the real world.

My portfolio spans almost every genre: cookbooks, photography, art, architecture, self-help, business, memoir, thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi, poetry, YA, children’s books, academic works, literary fiction—you name it. I’m especially drawn to complex, visual-heavy projects that involve layered editorial layouts, sidebars, photography, and structured storytelling.

I know the publishing process inside and out—from concept and design to print production, eBook formatting, and audiobook packaging. I’m fast, responsive, and clear in my communication. Most projects are completed within 2–6 weeks, depending on the scope, and I’m happy to answer questions along the way.

I regularly help clients prep and upload files for platforms like KDP and IngramSpark and can walk you through the technical steps so nothing gets lost in the weeds. No jargon, no confusion—just straight answers and solid results.

I’ve worked with authors all over the world, and I bring a culturally aware, market-savvy lens to every project. The goal is simple: a professionally designed book that feels true to your vision and stands out on both shelves and screens.

A book isn’t just a product—it’s a visual expression of your work. Good design builds trust, draws readers in, and elevates everything on the page. Whether this is your first or your fiftieth, I’m here to make sure it looks as good as it reads.

Services
Non-Fiction
Business & Management Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Historical Fiction Mystery & Crime Science Fiction
Awards
  • Winner AAUP design award
  • PRINT Regional Design Annual 2013
Certifications
  • Digital Collage in Photoshop: Composition and Visual Effects Certificate issued on 06.13.2022
  • Photograph Retouching and Visual Effects with Photoshop Certificate issued on 06.20.2022
  • Creative Photography and Photocomposition with Photoshop Certificate issued on 06.24.2022
  • Artistic Photography Compositing Certificate issued on 09.01.2022
  • Adobe Photoshop for Matte Painting

Work experience

Self Employed

Jan, 2000 — Present
I’ve been designing books for more than 25 years, working on thousands of covers and interiors across every genre for authors and publishers alike.

Insight Editions Publishing

Jan, 2000 — May, 2005 (over 5 years)
I worked as art director and lead designer at a publishing house in California producing books in the entertainment space as well as environmental and spiritual under the companies assorted imprint of Earth Aware and Mandala Publishing.

Clarance Lee Design and Associates

Jan, 1998 — Jan, 1999 (about 1 year)
Designer for books, signage, branding, logos, brochures, posters, etc

Portfolio

Who Is the Liar: A Novel

Bahr, Laura Lee

Little A

Cover Design
The Eclipse Trilogy

Shirley, John

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Leaders Leap

Bier, Rob

Greenleaf Book Group Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture

Sole-Smith, Virginia

Henry Holt and Co.

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Damiana: A Horror Romance (The Sigils Series)

Manning, Lilly

Independently published

Cover Design
Cover Design
Unraveling: A Novel

Lord, Karen

Del Rey

Cover Design
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Typography
ASSASSIN

Meera, K.R.

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design
The Sound of Us (Havencrest U)

Castille, Sarah

Bramble

Cover Design
Midnight on the Marne

Adlakha, Sarah

Forge Trade

Cover Design
More Than Human

Sturgeon, Theodore

Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Cover Design
The Failures (WANDERLANDS)

Liar, Benjamin

DAW

Cover Design
Tau Zero

Anderson, Poul

Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Cover Design
The Santiago Saga

Resnick, Mike

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
THE GIRL WHO COULDN'T KNEEL

KALYAN, KHEL

MW Publisher

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Vision Protocol: A Miracle Technology | A Hidden Agenda

Hamele, Scott

Schuyler & Sons Publishing

Cover Design
Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Rafters in the Plains: Kansas Basketball's Rise Through Segregation

Hamele, Scott

Schuyler & Sons Publishing

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Capone's North Road: The Bootleggers Highway

Hamele, Scott

Schuyler & Sons Publishing

Cover Design
Esperance

Oyebanji, Adam

DAW

Cover Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith

Hanley, Phil

Henry Holt and Co.

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand

Brotman, Adam

Harvard Business Review Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
You Can Trust Me: A Novel

Heard, Wendy

Bantam

Cover Design
Cover Design
Cover Design
You First: A Joe Goldberg Prequel

Kepnes, Caroline

Random House

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Death Remedy (Akman's Angels)

Seitz, S.T.

FlightFeather Press

Cover Design
Cover Design
The Joplin Horror

Kaleko, Jason

DAW

Cover Design
Cover Design
Redemption Ark: Deluxe Limited Edition

O’Neal, Eilis

Bloomsbury YA

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
The Wolves and the Greyhounds: A Novel of the Great War

Schreiner, Robert

Robert G. Schreiner

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
Swift Horses Racing: Silicon Valley Murder

Kazarian, VL

Independently published

Cover Design
Made with Reedsy
The Evolver

Vargas, Jessica Grace

Hover House Publishing

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
DEAD DOG ROAD: A True Story Into The Dark World Of An Abused Child

Black, Diane N.

BLACK FLOWER PRESS

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
NursePreneurs: Transform Your Passion into Profit with a Proven Business Blueprint

Harris PhD MBA RN The NursePreneur Mentor, Catie

Morgan James Publishing

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
Saving Krakow: A Novel

Kiehl, K.R.

Knowlton Kraftwerks

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Build to Sell: The Lean Secret to Crafting Irresistible Products

Olivencia, Sandrine

Taktique Press

Cover Design Book Interior Design Production Management
Made with Reedsy
FIUME RESTORAL

Dennis, Richard G.

Rushwood Press

Cover Design Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Flotilla Olympia

Morris, Don

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cracks

Kohler, Sheila

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography

Ian has 116 reviews

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Gagandeep D.

Gagandeep D.

Sep, 2026

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Ian knows his craft (Interior Design and Book Cover) extremely well. He brought a great deal of experience and attention to detail to the design and production of my book, and I was very happy with the finished product. One thing I particularly appreciated was his responsiveness. Whenever I sent...
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Ian K.
Thank you very much for the kind review. Please let me know if I can help with anything else. All the best with getting the book in reader's hands! Take care, Gagandeep!
Keri M.

Keri M.

May, 2026

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I had a great experience working with Ian on my book. He designed a really great cover and handled all of the formatting, and his work exceeded my expectations. Throughout the entire process, he was professional, very responsive, and incredibly helpful. It was clear how much effort and care he pu...
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Ian K.
Hi Keri! Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you in your amazing teaching memoir. I hope to work with you again. I look forward to seeing the final book. All the best in ...
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Donavan M.

Donavan M.

Oct, 2023

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It was an absolute pleasure working with Ian. He instantly understood the nuances of the brief, a mark of great instincts and experience. The process was collaborative with Ian offering encouragement and guidance at every stage. I've already seen better engagement with the new cover. I'll defin...
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Ian K.
Thank you very much, Don. I really enjoyed creating this cover and overall scene. I look forward to working with you again.
Michael S.

Michael S.

Sep, 2026

Fantastic designer. Extremely talented. I worked with Ian on three novels and the one thing that people say consistently is how great the covers are. Because they are.
Ian K.
Thank you very much, Mike! Always a pleasure. Look forward to working with you again.
Freddie F.

Freddie F.

Aug, 2026

As Always IAN's work is classic We have worked together before and we will continue to work with each other his work is just to good to ignore
Ian K.
Thank you very much!

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