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Designer: Owen G.
Beyond the Border
Designed by Owen G.
Available to hire"The book is an honest memoir of one man's experience through the Korean War and the country's divide to the modern day. The cover, split in half, reflects both the North-South Korea divide and the author's contrasting life experiences. The design symbolizes the divide between past and present, young and old, positive and negative. A serif font grounds it as a serious memoir, while painterly tones and hand-drawn elements add a sensitive, human touch, balancing contrast without being too harsh."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Stand Out Start Up
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"I envisioned the cover as a bold and attention-grabbing design that would reflect the book's practical and actionable approach. The bold 3D typography, with its contrasting bright colours, creates a sense of energy and momentum, inviting readers to discover the secrets to building a successful start-up."
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Fruit You'll Never See
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"The cover is a minimalist yet powerful design that reflects the book's themes of hidden pain and resilience. The image of two hands holding a delicate flower, partially obscured by darkness, symbolises the hidden secrets and emotions that the protagonist struggles to confront. The contrasting colours and stark typography create a sense of tension and mystery, inviting readers to delve deeper into the story."
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
The Case of the Missing Cheese
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"For this Middle Grade, the author and I wanted to find the right balance of whimsy and mystery 一 nothing too "kiddy" and nothing too scary. The carnival is an important setting in the book, and this audience usually responds well to character-based covers, so I put together a narrative image that included enigmatic body language with slightly discordant but vibrant colors that aligns with the genre while still intriguing the reader to find out more."
Designer: Hugh C.
Blue Van Winkle
Designed by Hugh C.
Available to hire"The book is about a multiple perspective family saga with elements of crime, suspense, and romance. The different windows show each character and hints at aspects of the narrative without overtly giving anything anyway. Working closely with the author who wanted a cover that is minimalist and retro but with contrast and texture - the design is inspired by futurist and Art Deco graphic design and the limited sombre colour palette conveys melancholy, hope and a tad bit of danger."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Gingered
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"I wanted the cover to really capture the book's fun and heart-warming vibe, reflecting the author's personal journey. The playful typography and bright colours create a sense of excitement, and the photo of the author as a ginger-haired kid sets the stage for the relatable and entertaining stories inside. Overall, the design invites readers to dive into his nostalgic and humorous adventures."
Designer: Jesus F.
Designer: Erin K.
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Chancer
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"I wanted the cover to be a whimsical and eye-catching representation of the book’s unique blend of Irish charm and Hollywood dreams. The image of an Oscar trophy, adorned with a traditional Irish leprechaun hat, immediately sets the tone for the story. I believe this cover effectively communicates the book’s light-hearted and aspirational tone, inviting readers to join the protagonist on his unforgettable journey."
Designer: Alejandro C.
Dreamer's Folly
Designed by Alejandro C.
Available to hire"This cover invites readers to follow a child on his quest, encouraging discovery through the story. We walk with him through medieval streets filled with characters and background micro-stories. The street-level perspective draws us into his adventures. The dark tower in the distance, symbolizing danger, is strategically placed and interwoven with the title's letters, adding a hook to spark interest in the story."
Designer: My Lan K.
Yours in Amsterdam
Designed by My Lan K.
Available to hire"The cover highlights the two main characters with subtle elements that reveal the story's setting in Amsterdam in a style that aligns with contemporary romance trends. I added soft textures to the characters' clothes for depth, and a script font for the title evokes a handwritten letter. To hint at the plot, I included a bruise on the female character’s knee, reflecting how they meet after she falls off her bike, and used expression, pose, and outfits to showcase their personalities."
Designer: Madli S.
Where The Stars Hide
Designed by Madli S.
Available to hire"The author of this magical YA fantasy had a clear vision for the cover—an illustration combining a close-up portrait of the young protagonist and a futuristic cityscape with a strong red glow. After discussing the storyline, we finalized a concept and color palette that best represents the narrative. The goal was to create a dark, mysterious illustration with intense eye contact from the main character, designed to captivate the target audience."
Designer: Nuno M.
I Had to Break Me
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire"Nisha’s poems are reflective and expansive, exploring a range of themes. To capture this, the cover design centers around the idea of an unfinished brushstroke, symbolizing openness and exploration. Multiple brushstrokes interact with the book's title, integrating organically with the text layout. The phrase “Break Me” in the title serves as the conceptual anchor, creating a bold and visually striking design that is both raw and arresting."
Designer: Nuno M.
A Cold Night for Alligators
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire"The hand-drawn, distressed calligraphy on this cover conveys a sense of danger and primal energy. The rawness of this approach, combined with the looming red alligator tail, suggests an untamed, suspenseful story. The tail runs diagonally across the cover, creating dynamic movement that complements the title. Its curve guides the viewer’s eye from the upper right to the lower left, pulling the reader into the action, as if they’re being drawn into the alligator's grasp."
Designer: Vanessa M.
$ix Figure Tradesman
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"I wanted the cover to be a visual representation of the book’s core message: that with the right tools and mindset, anyone can achieve financial success in the trades. The golden wrench symbolises the practical, hands-on approach, while the clean, professional design reflects the book’s focus on building a sustainable business."
Designer: Danna Mathias S.
Toska
Designed by Danna Mathias S.
Available to hire"The book is about a woman navigating adulthood. We used florals to symbolize her 'blooming beautifully' into it, with the crack representing the challenge of 'keeping it together.' The heavier serif title font, common in fiction, is balanced by the unique cover image and florals winding through the text. The contrast between the woman's cracked face and the beauty of the florals adds a unique, fun element. I also used texture in the title for cohesion and chose an unexpected title color."
Designer: Arjan V.
The Tears of Apphat
Designed by Arjan V.
Available to hire"The author and I aimed to give this book cover a cinematic feel, like a movie poster, full of atmosphere while showcasing the main character. The story is set in a fictional desert world with Arabic influences, which is expressed mainly in the typography. The subtle sacred geometry in the sky references the magical aspect of the story. These geometric designs reappear at the start of each chapter, creating a cohesive and unified design throughout the entire book."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Beyond The Moon
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"The cover features a stunning image that captures the book's themes of time travel and love. The beautiful portrait of the woman set against a war-torn landscape adds a layer of mystery. The overlapping elements and contrasting colours symbolise the connection between the past and present, inviting readers to dive into this captivating story."
Designer: Euan M.
Enough
Designed by Euan M.
Available to hire"The brief for ‘Enough.’ called for a “clean, crisp, and straight to the point” cover. This was understandable, since these are features of many of the best tech-related covers, and so the challenge at the core of this project was to balance the tech aesthetic with elements that reflected the thoughtful psychology that runs through the book. This was accomplished primarily through the use of a warmer colour palette, which was also applied to create a unique wordmark for the title."
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Patricia M.
Designer: Betty M.
Designer: Stella M.
Aqua Paws
Designed by Stella M.
Available to hire"The approach for this cover was to blend two distinct worlds—above and below water, reflecting the cat's everyday life and his adventure destination—in a playful yet serene way. The goal was to create an atmosphere that highlights the cat's curiosity and the underwater scene, with an environmental theme. Textured typography ensures the title is always legible while being playfully integrated into the illustration. Also, the contrasting colors capture kids' attention and make the cover dynamic."
Designer: Jonas P.
The Climate Crisis
Designed by Jonas P.
Available to hire"The book discusses how fossil fuels, despite being maligned today, can aid in transitioning to a cleaner world. The goal was to create a clean, simple image with a strong graphic element. A blooming flower from an oil well was chosen to represent this idea, integrated with the title to highlight the climate crisis. A color gradient was used across the author's name, title, illustration, and subtitle, symbolizing the planet's temperature change while tying together the flower and oil well."
Designer: Betty M.
Designer: Kelsey M.
Designer: Sarah L.
Designer: Taylor B.
Designer: Richard L.
Awoken
Designed by Richard L.
Available to hire"Awoken immerses readers in the lives of highly sensitive characters, diverse in age, race, gender, ability, sexuality, and even species. The novel follows parallel timelines, and the visual solution was to use the title letters as canvases, displaying fragments of these scenes while forming one unified character when viewed as a whole. Straddling the line between sci-fi and literary fiction, the design reflects this duality, capturing the novel's complexity and depth."
Designer: Mark T.
The Wood and The Trees
Designed by Mark T.
Available to hire"The design was drawn from ideas of the UK’s corporate culture business and personal excesses of the mid 1980s. The imagery of a paint-daubed Neoclassical statue is a nod toward the financial market background of the main character. The rugby ball has ties to the same character’s sporting background. Basically: work hard, play hard. The typography is cool and considered. The green colour scheme has a playful Penguin-esque vibe."
Designer: Xavier C.
Designer: Xavier C.
Designer: Rafael A.
Designer: Dion MBD
Designer: Richard L.
Struck Inside Out
Designed by Richard L.
Available to hire"This book is about creating magic in your everyday life, letting go of experiences that no longer serve you, and honoring every step of your journey, no matter where you currently stand. The visual solution became to incorporate elements that were important to the author and the story, while creating an overall magical and inspirational mood."
Designer: Devin W.
The Test For Time
Craig A. Czuchna
Designed by Devin W.
Available to hire"The author of this sci-fi-meets-dark-academia book wanted to see the story's two main characters on the cover, but divided by spans of time and space. I used double exposure photography mixed with glitchy visual elements to create a surreal movie poster style cover, and really let the book title placement create separation in the design."
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
The 38 Impossible Loves of Naoko Nishizawa
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"For this YA novel, the author wanted to emphasize the relationship between these two characters, which was in line with common visual themes in the genre. The friendship is at the center of the story, so I was sure to use body language that showed a comfortability and closeness, and we wanted to be sure to spend a lot of time getting the features of each character correct, emphasizing the uniqueness of the girls, despite their uniforms."
Designer: Richard L.
America Together in 2024
Designed by Richard L.
Available to hire"This book is about America coming together and figuring out a path through the maze that is the current political climate of the “United” States. The design is meant to suggest exactly that."
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