Marta Dec

Marta Dec – Designer

Book designer and illustrator creating eye-catching illustrations, professional book interiors, and creative covers for books in all genres.

Overview

I'm an experienced book designer and illustrator working with indie authors and small presses. Personally, I’m a voracious fantasy and non-fiction reader, but my portfolio includes also thrillers, historical novels, romance, as well as young adult and children’s books.


I started working as a designer in 2014 – after spending my childhood and teenage years devouring all the books I could get my hands on. I’ve worked in both self- and traditional publishing in multiple markets (for example: Norway, Sweden, US, UK, Germany, Poland) and across various genres.


I’m entranced by good typography and stunning artwork – in my work, I aim to combine the two, and can both digitally paint a vibrant cover illustration and typeset the text with laser focus on even the smallest of details. I work with both traditional publications and e-books.


I’m always on the lookout for intriguing opportunities, so…

…let’s talk about your project!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Contemporary Fiction Epic Fantasy Middle Grade Romantic Comedy Thriller & Suspense
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English
Awards
  • Non-fiction Cover Design Award from TheBookDesigner.com for the book "Ultrasociety" by Peter Turchin.
Certifications
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English
  • Bergensten - Test i norsk, høyere nivå

Work experience

Beans&Sparks Club

Jul, 2019 — Dec, 2019 (5 months)
Designing typography for children's books. I worked with Beans&Sparks on five books, making the type fit the mood of each story, playing with colours and shapes, and reflecting changes in volume, importance and style. Text was treated as part of the illustration, and so had to be fun, playful, and placed in creative and surprising ways.

SAGA Egmont

Jun, 2019 — Dec, 2020 (over 1 year)
Designing e-book covers for classic titles such as books by August Strindberg, Alexandre Dumas or Artur Moller. I worked on roughly 5 covers per week, creating them in accordance with SAGA's style guidelines.

Self-employed

Sep, 2014 — Present
Designing books in various genres, fiction and non-fiction, and collaborating with both individual authors and small presses. I work with both print and digital book interiors, as well as book covers in various formats. I also create illustrations - for fantasy books, children's books, and non-fiction.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
The Dragon Liberator: Escapade

Ridenour, Kassidy

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Made with Reedsy
Aether Bound: Book One: The Flame of Mangol

Morales, Chicago

Heroes & Quests

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Julia and the Northern Lights

Wilhelmsen, Cathrine L

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After being knocked unconscious in a vicious car accident during a road trip through the Pacific Northwest, Ryan Walker has woken up with his car wrapped around a tree and his daughter, Elyse,... read more
Cover Design
Follow Peter Turchin on an epic journey through time. From stone-age assassins to the orbiting cathedrals of the space age, from bloodthirsty god-kings to India's first vegetarian emperor, dis... read more
Cover Design

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Kassidy R.

Kassidy R.

Oct, 2024

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My experience working with Marta was incredible! I am publishing my debut novel this month, so this was my first time using Reedsy. I was worried that since everything was online and I would not be able to meet my cover artist that there would be communication issues, but I could not have been mo...
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Lisa Jo F.

Lisa Jo F.

Jul, 2024

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Marta is fabulous! I was hesitant to hire someone I've never met, but also pressured by my limitations understanding all of Amazon's formatting requirements and needing to meet deadlines. She was perfect! She understood my needs and offered a super reasonable price. She was always quick to respon...
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Marta D.
Thank you! It was a pleasure to work with you and I wish you best of luck with your book. :)
DM P.

DM P.

Mar, 2025

Working with Marta has been smooth and uncomplicated. She does great with communication as well as creating wonderful art. I look forward to working with her on future projects. Which is saying a lot, because I'm a rather demanding fellow.
Racheal N.

Racheal N.

Mar, 2025

Marta did an AMAZING job! Her ideas were spot on what I needed for my book, even some things I hadn't even considered!!! She responded very fast and was very efficient and the price was very reasonable!!! I definitely recommend her work! I will be using her again in the near future!!!
Nicolas Z.

Nicolas Z.

Feb, 2025

I cannot speak highly enough about my experience working with Marta on the layout design for my middle grade adventure book, Maggie and the Orangutans. From start to finish, she has been nothing short of incredible. Marta was always on time, approachable, and ready to make any modifications I nee...
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Marta D.
Thank you so much - it was a pleasure to work with you! :)

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