Nada Backovic – Designer

London-trained at University of the Arts London, I've spent over 20 years as a specialist book designer. I've designed covers for bestselling authors including Kate Morton, Jodi Picoult, and Peter FitzSimons, with some titles selling hundreds of thousands of copies. I've worked with major publishers including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette, Allen & Unwin, and Pan Macmillan, and headed the design department at Allen & Unwin for seven years before establishing my Sydney-based design studio in 2002.

I bring the same professional expertise to independent authors that I've delivered to major publishing houses. I design book covers, interior layouts, typesetting, and ePub formatting across all genres—commercial and literary fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, illustrated books, cookbooks, and textbooks. I'm known for commercially smart design that positions books effectively in their markets.

Without a publishing team behind you, book design can feel overwhelming. I guide you through the entire process—from understanding your audience and genre expectations to delivering print-ready files. You get clear communication, realistic timelines, professional design, and books that look as polished as any major publisher's releases. Your project is in experienced, reliable hands.