Rafael Ricoy

Rafael Ricoy – Designer

I'm a graphic designer and illustrator specialized in book cover design. I'm also make interior layout and ebook design.

Overview

I'm a graphic designer with more than 25 years of experience and almost ten years working for the editorial market. I have designed more than 100 covers, all of them published on paper. I have done all genres of books: novel, psycology, self-help, politics, health, philosophy...

I´m very versatile and resourceful, graphic design is the solution to a problem: find the best and attractive way to express the contents of a book. I worked for different subjects and audiences so I got enough experience to know quickly what is the best solution for your book. Let's work toghether!

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Contemporary Fiction Espionage
Non-Fiction
Self-Help & Self-Improvement Technology
Awards
  • Hugo Boss Urban Art 2002

Work experience

Self-employed

Dec, 2014 — Present
Graphic Designer at Kailas Editorial. I design the book cover and the rest of graphic materials such bookmarks, banners, posters and invitations.

Self-employed

Jan, 2008 — Sep, 2019 (over 11 years)
For 11 years I published a weekly illustration at the Laboratorio de Ideas section of the business section of the spanish newspaper El País.

Self-employed

Jan, 2008 — Present
Freelance illustrator: The Washington Post, Forbes, Business Week, Esquire, Wall Street Journal, Scientific American Mind, Billboard, Smart Money, Moneysense, Jeune Afrique, California Lawyer, Seattle Magazine, El País, Editorial Kailas, Courrier International...

Terrena, servicios avanzados de información

Jan, 2001 — Jan, 2003 (about 2 years)
Logos and websites design

ESTUDIO DE DISEÑO VAN DER HOFSTADT SL

Jul, 1998 — Feb, 2000 (over 1 year)
Logos, brochures, posters, and diverse graphic material for companies

Sinapsis

Jul, 1995 — Feb, 1997 (over 1 year)
Logo design, brochures, posters, and diverse graphic materials

Portfolio

El arte de amar la vida

Vallvey Arévalo, Ángela

Cover Design Typography
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Cover Design
Mujer sobre mujer

Ribó, Carmela

Cover Design
Juventud salvaje

Breznican, Anthony

Cover Design
Cover Design Illustration
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Cover Design Illustration
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Rafael has 2 reviews

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Danica G.

Danica G.

Jul, 2025

It was a pleasure working with Rafa!
Danica G.

Danica G.

Feb, 2025

Working with Rafa was a real pleasure. I’m delighted with the results. His professionalism and creativity were evident throughout the process. The cover is captivating, effectively conveying the emotions and themes essential to the story. I greatly appreciate his meticulous attention to detail, ...
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