Jonathan Hällmayer – Designer

❗️ Please note: I’m fully booked until the end of the year. New projects will start in January 2025. Thank you!

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CUSTOM BOOK COVER AND INTERIOR DESIGN FOR EPUB/AMAZON KDP/DIGITAL/PRINT

✋ Hi, I’m Jonathan! I have been working as a professional designer for more than 15 years. After studying communication design in Munich and receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in London I started my freelancing business and haven’t looked back since.

I am currently based in Munich and am fluent in both 🇬🇧 English and 🇩🇪 German. I was born in Buenos Aires, so I speak some 🇦🇷 Spanish as well.

As an accomplished editorial designer, I understand the intricate dance between bold typography, minimal design principles, and colourful vibrant imagery that results in visually stunning and immersive reading experiences. Whether you’re an established author or a debut writer with a small budget, I tailor my designs to match the tone and essence of your narrative, ensuring that every page resonates with your unique voice. From captivating and colourful minimalistic cover designs to meticulously crafted layouts optimised for readability, I offer a blend of creativity and expertise.

Let me transform your manuscript into an exceptional piece that captivates readers and leaves an indelible mark. Your story deserves nothing less than the best presentation, and I'm here to make that a reality.

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SERVICES

Cover and spread design (front cover, spine, back cover) for fiction and non-fiction books / Digital and print files for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark / eBook and reflowable ePub for Kindle and Kobo / Paperback, Hardback, Hardcover novels using minimal design principles / Minimalistic, simple, clean and colorful illustrations and modern geometric infographics / Marketing material for your website and social media / Technical support for self-publishers & first-time authors

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HOW I WORK

🔎 Analysis – I read the manuscript and exchange ideas with the author

✍️ Ideation & Creation – I develop a creative vision and a design concept

💻 Delivery – I combine creativity and precision for the optimal result

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FAQs

What is the typical turnaround for a project? → It depends on the complexity of the project, but usually about 2-4 weeks.

Will you read the book before designing the cover? → I usually try to read all or most of the work I design for, but a clear and concise briefing is just as important.

Can I post draft versions of the designs to seek opinions? → You can, but I would advise against it. A design-by-committee approach is almost always detrimental to a cover.

Do I own the rights to the cover and interior page design? → Yes, although I reserve the right to include any design in my portfolio, website and social media accounts for advertising purposes.

Do you use AI to create the cover art? → I might use generative AI to assist in the creative process, but the designs are always a combination of different techniques and, at the end of the day, human-made.