Nuno Moreira

Nuno Moreira – Designer

Creative art director and designer with 20 years of experience working for publishers and independent authors worldwide.

Overview

We are a professional design studio based in Lisbon, specializing in Book and Editorial design for publishing houses, small presses, and independent authors worldwide.


At our core, we believe that every book is unique and deserves a thoughtful, tailored approach. Our process begins with a deep engagement with your manuscript—understanding its themes, tone, and essence. From there, we design the cover, develop the interior layout (if needed), and guide you through every step—from manuscript to print-ready files and independent publishing. If this is your first time self-publishing, we’ll provide practical tips and support to help navigate the process smoothly.


By working with us, you’ll receive a carefully crafted book that considers every detail: paper choice, typography, readability, visual coherence, and thoughtful design methods. Our work is defined by atmosphere, mood, tension, and dynamic typography, always aiming for designs that are evocative, striking, and engaging. We go beyond literal interpretations, crafting book covers and layouts that stimulate the eye and spark curiosity.



OUR APPROACH & GUIDELINES


1. Manuscript First

We begin each project by reading the full manuscript or draft to develop a deep understanding of the content. This informs our conceptual and visual design approach, ensuring that the final result is both meaningful and impactful.


2. Original Designs

Every cover we create is entirely original—crafted with unique artworks, photographs, or illustrations. We don’t use templates, stock images, or work with pre-made concepts. Our designs are bespoke, offering a fresh and artistic interpretation of your story.

If you're looking for someone to simply execute predefined ideas, we might not be the best fit. We prioritize artistic freedom and innovative approaches, aiming to create something non-literal—often rooted in symbolism and open interpretation. Most clients come to us seeking a new perspective on their books, and that’s exactly what we strive to deliver.


3. Collaborative Process

After reading your book and initial sketches, we present three finalized cover concepts for your review. You’ll select the concept that best resonates with your vision, and we’ll refine that direction to perfection—delivering print-ready and digital files for your publishing needs.

We adapt our design and production processes to suit the unique requirements of each project, ensuring a personalized and collaborative experience.



We invite you to explore our portfolio and read the 100+ five-star reviews we’ve received on Reedsy.



Services
Non-Fiction
Art Biographies & Memoirs
Fiction
Classics Dystopian Horror Mystery & Crime Poetry Short Story
Languages
English
Awards
  • AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers nomination
  • Adobe Certified Professional
Certifications
  • Fine Arts
  • Cinema
  • Graphic Design

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2007 — Present
Lisbon-based studio offering creative services in Book/Editorial Design, Illustration, and Photography. Working with publishers and independent authors worldwide.

Portfolio

Yukiko

MacDonald Harris

Cover Design Illustration
Delilah, My Woman

M. F. Sullivan

A literary novel in the style of Nabokov, DELILAH, MY WOMAN follows Richard Vasko, a troubled artist whose pursuit of fulfillment unravels down a depraved and bloody path. Obsessed by two wome... read more
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
Thomas Gephardt is a world traveler. Or at least he would like to be one. Determined to leave the confines of his sheltered upbringing in the United States, he voyages to France to expand his ... read more
Cover Design
Bless the Child

Cathy Cash Spellman

Maggie O'Connor is a forty-two-year-old grandmother. She is also about to do battle with Satan... she just doesn't know it yet. Bless the Child What if your drug-addicted daughter left a newbo... read more
Cover Design
The Potency!

Ben Garrido

In a world turned upside down by the God of Potency's prancing dickishness – Queen Elizabeth II in orbit, the Dalai Lama partially digested – two heroes set out to restore natural order, overc... read more
Cover Design Illustration Typography
Book 4 in the award-winning Anna Kronberg series."Kronberg is a wonderful character, prickly, independent, analytical, intelligent..." A Bibliophile's ReverieWhat would you do if your darkest ... read more
Cover Design
You wouldn’t go to your doctor’s office and advise him on running his practice, or propose reforms for how a CEO ought to run his company. Yet every day, your neighbors, politicians, and busin... read more
Cover Design
TV in the Head

Kevin Tao Mohs

In the near future Personal Entertainment Devices (PEDs) are surgically implanted in infants soon after birth, creating a society consumed by the programs and messages being sent directly into... read more
Cover Design Typography
March 1945. The Japanese Imperial Army is retreating from Manila to the northern provinces of the Philippines. Lieutenant Takeji Nakamura and the men of the 15th Engineer Regiment have been or... read more
Cover Design
Belief Is Its Own Kind of Truth, Maybe is a book about mapping lives--the lives we are born with and the lives we are allowed to make for ourselves. Belief is part adoption narrative and part ... read more
Cover Design Illustration
By the time of his death, Herve Guibert had become a singular literary voice on the impact of AIDS in France. He was prolific. His oeuvre contained some twenty novels, including To the Friend ... read more
Cover Design
World of Vacancy

Charles Schmidt

Welcome to the sun-tortured streets of Arizona, a place where the darkest secrets get snagged on barbed wire and justice is as deadly as it is patient, a place where something supernatural is ... read more
Cover Design Illustration
Lue sits in the middle of the floor. Her hands tucked beneath her, her eyes closed and her head, faced down. The evil that haunts her is there and she knows she must sit completely still and a... read more
Cover Design
Dishrags to Dirtbags

Brooke Santina

When Beth Dolinsky's military husband returns from deployment with post-traumatic stress and gambles all their money away, this mousy, church-going housewife and mother of twin boys has to tak... read more
Cover Design Illustration
"A visceral and heart-wrenching cross between NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN and SILENCE of the LAMBS."-Bestselling author Emlyn Rees“Wounded Prey is a non-stop thrill ride of a book. Unrelenting, bru... read more
Cover Design
The Carp Castle

MacDonald Harris

A sly, sexy, and profoundly haunting work, The Carp Castle is the story of a disparate group of strangers adrift and confused in the decade after the First World War. These haunted men and bro... read more
Cover Design

Nuno has 139 reviews

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Rain Z.

Rain Z.

Jun, 2025

Nuno is a true artist and completely professional in every way. I love the cover that he designed for my book and the internal layout. He was extremely responsive and receptive to feeedback and provided immediate responses to all inquiries and communications. I could not worked with a better part...
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Jen W.

Jen W.

May, 2025

I had a great experience working with Nuno—he was very patient with my revisions and brought thoughtful, creative concepts to the table throughout. The final cover concept I landed on is beautiful and perfectly aligned with my vision. I couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend to any author...
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LM V.

LM V.

May, 2025

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Nuno on my first book, Poeta Vol. 1. When I finished writing Poeta Vol. 2, I immediately contacted Nuno. The interior and exterior designs he created for both books are stunningly beautiful! I look forward to working with Nuno again. I highly recommend...
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Zach M.

Zach M.

May, 2025

Nuno is simply excellent in every regard! He is kind, timely, communicative, talented, and takes the time to understand your work before showing you drafts or final versions. The quality and professionalism throughout the process was of the highest order. If you are first time author, then he wil...
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Megan D.

Megan D.

May, 2025

I wanted to change the cover design that Nuno had previously provided to me from a paperback to a hardcover publication. He was very efficient and quick to make the changes. I had a great experience working with Nuno both times. Highly recommend for both quality and professionalism!

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