Driss Chaoui

Driss Chaoui – Designer

Book covers illustrator who believes in colourful designs for all genres.

Overview

Colours and lettering enthusiast living with a cat roommate. My goal is to capture the essence of a story and create an impactful long-lasting piece of art that sells.


I studied at Axe Sud École Condé and I graduated with a master in graphic design and art direction. I then worked as a designer for various companies before dedicating myself to illustration full-time. I collaborated with international clients, including kid magazines, literary and poetry journals, publishers and indie authors.


Design is a collaborative process and I make it a point to include my clients at every stage of the creative process. Through my expertise, I can guide you to take the best decisions to enhance your story and catch your audience’s attention.


A typical collaboration starts with a one-hearty conversation on your story, your characters and your expectations. Please tell me all about the quirkiest details because I, myself, am obsessed with these kind of informations.

Once we discuss the deadlines and all technical details, you will be updated with a rough sketch, and then a cleaner linework and a colour test. By this point, most of our creative decisions would be set. Of course minor tweaks can still be operated once the final artwork is delivered.

By the end, you’ll have a unique eye-catching artwork to present to your audience.


Projects are drawn by hand using digital tools. I mostly create lettering myself, resulting in more unique pieces.


My services include illustration, book covers, and lettering. I also assist on interior designs.

Services
Fiction
Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Middle Grade New Adult
Languages
English
Awards
  • 2020 Brightness Awards longlist
  • 2024 American Illustration Awards Selected Winners
  • 2024 World Illustration Awards longlist
Certifications
  • Master of design and art direction, Axe Sud École Condé, Toulouse

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2018 — Present
I’m a digital illustrator working with editorial and publishing international clients. I also volunteer for the Superhero Project.

Chaise

Jun, 2020 — Sep, 2021 (over 1 year)
Founder, graphic design and DTP.

Le Caracol

Feb, 2019 — Mar, 2020 (about 1 year)
Directing the communication plan around the launch of the company.

Starcom

Jul, 2018 — Jan, 2019 (6 months)
In charge of DTP and digital production of the studio.

Yurcom

Mar, 2017 — Jul, 2018 (over 1 year)
Responsible for web and graphic projects. Work/study program.

Croque Com

Mar, 2016 — Jun, 2016 (3 months)
Assisting on graphic design projects. Internship.

Portfolio

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The Parts We Play

Olmedo, Honi

Honi Olmedo

Cover Design Illustration
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The Big Shot Trader

Desai, Mitesh

Cover Design Illustration
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Junior Year Bites

Lisenby, Annie

Sir Ferdinand Publishing

Cover Design Illustration
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How Not to Kill a Spy (Septimus Brass Book 2)

Fullerton, John

Partisan Books

Cover Design Illustration
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AI for Gen Z: A Story of Technology and Society

Prakash, Ayush

Center for Innovating the Future

Cover Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Ape Man and Friends

Carlin, Jack

Cover Design Illustration
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FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT: A NOVEL

Stusek, Sarah

Chaos Bound Books

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design
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Occasional Alice's

Bickham, Fred

Cover Design Illustration
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Two Wheels, No Plans: Misadventures along the Mediterranean

O'Neill, Patrick Aaron Aaron

Cover Design Illustration

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Liam Auden B.

Liam Auden B.

May, 2024

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Driss is an extremely talented artist. I’m so honored that he agreed to collaborate with me on my book series. Kind, gentle, attentive, honest, and generous. Thank you, Driss, for an amazing partnership! I cannot wait to see what he does on the rest of my books! Bravo!
Hilary F.

Hilary F.

Mar, 2024

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There isn’t enough room to say all I’d like to about Driss. First of all, his work ethic is right out of the history pages. I’ve not received this kind of customer service in many years. He went way beyond the call of duty. We had some computer glitches (all my fault) where docs wouldn’t go t...
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Ayush P.

Ayush P.

May, 2025

I needed a last-minute, late change and Driss was there to save the day. Not surprising at all, but surprised how easy it was to work with him and how smooth the process was at getting exactly what I wanted. I'll always recommend and go to Driss for designs and more.
Claire A.

Claire A.

Apr, 2025

From the very first meeting to the completion of the assignment, it was a delight to work with Driss. He approached my project with care, professionalism, and a real depth of creativity. The subject matter was heavy—examining the intersection of faith, culture, and child protection—but Driss resp...
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Scott J.

Scott J.

Apr, 2025

I had a wonderful experience working with Driss. I couldn't have dreamed for a better book cover!

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