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Designer: Vanessa M.
A Dedication
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"The intention was to make it feel warm and human. We wanted a sense of care, connection, and quiet support, something that reflects healing and growth without being heavy. The open setting feels hopeful, and the figures together suggest guidance and trust. The soft light and gentle typography were chosen to keep it approachable and emotionally comforting."
Designer: Heather V.
Designer: Heather V.
Designer: Nuno M.
Where the Sabiá Bird Sings
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire“The cover for this coming-of-age novel set in Rio de Janeiro uses a stylized, modernist language to evoke memory, music, and place rather than literal storytelling. Geometric shapes suggest the city’s mountains and coastline, while floating notes and a warm sun introduce rhythm, alluding to the ‘sabiá’ of the title. A restrained palette — sand, deep green, coral, blue — echoes tropical light, and the typography balances playfulness with a literary tone and nostalgia.”
Designer: Jonathan H.
The Runaways
Designed by Jonathan H.
Available to hire"The Runaways was my second project with Adrian. It’s a novella set in the same expansive science-fiction universe as his debut, The Redemptress. My goal was to use a similar design language while still giving the book its own character. To achieve this, I used the same typographic treatment but changed the perspective to align with the more personal story described in the book."
Designer: Aline B.
Each of Us
Designed by Aline B.
Available to hire“For Each of Us, I wanted the cover to feel like a joyful circle of friendship. The girls are seen from above, holding hands and inviting the reader into their shared world. Whimsical botanicals and vibrant colors add an extra touch of sweetness, while their expressive faces keep the tone playful and warm. The composition reflects the story’s message: different backgrounds, one strong bond.”
Designer: Zuza M.
Designer: Zuza M.
Designer: Owen G.
Designer: Vanessa M.
Level Up Your Life
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"This cover leans into the author’s presence and credibility. Having her on the front makes the book feel personal and reassuring, like guidance coming from someone who has lived it. The confident pose and bright colour reflect the book’s message around growth, clarity, and building a joyful, intentional life in a practical, approachable way."
Designer: Joshua G.
Pawns of Salistya
Designed by Joshua G.
Available to hire"This cover shows my craft at its best: meticulous notes from the manuscript shaped every detail. The green flames and lime eyes reflect the protagonist’s unique power; her teal dress symbolizes the union of her birth kingdom and marriage kingdom. But the knife reveals she is no passive queen: she is an assassin meant to kill her husband, the king. The exposed back, sharp type, crown, and dark circle hint at spicy romantasy, royal stakes, and new-moon magic."
Designer: Nick V.
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
Two Infinite Things
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"For the first book in the series, the author felt it was important to represent a narrative element on the cover, so we chose the hand holding a mouse. This engaging and peculiar imagery paired with a deep night sky created a magical, mysterious tone that reflects this unique book's crossover genre of YA sci-fi, magical realism, thriller and drama."
Designer: Dali W.
Ying
Designed by Dali W.
Available to hire"For Ying, I created a luminous painted world inspired by the landscapes of Yunnan and Guizhou, using vibrant colours and traditional mica pigments. For the cover, I wanted to capture a young girl’s wonder, quiet determination, and bond with the sacred animal of the snowy mountain. I also hand-designed the typography, drawing inspiration from the visual rhythm of Tibetan script. "
Designer: Felix D.
Pink Trumpets
Designed by Felix D.
Available to hire"The book traces the author’s Salvadoran family’s journey to America through interviews and anecdotes. An initial illustration of El Salvador’s national tree, the maquilíshuat, evolved into genealogical family portraits with the tree at the center. The wallpaper background echoes the author’s roots: a toile de jouy reimagined with Salvadoran scenes—xuc dancers, pupusa stands, and the torogoz—layering culture into a domestic setting."
Designer: Marina D.
Designer: My Lan K.
Scorching Summit
Designed by My Lan K.
Available to hire"This cover shows the two main characters against an autumnal background. I wanted to show their dynamic through pose and expression. They are back-to-back, showing how they start as enemies but eyeing each other to add romantic interest. The book has some level of spice, which is hinted at by how the MMC is holding the hose."
Designer: Alex D.
It Could Have Been Murder
Designed by Alex D.
Available to hire"The cover captures the fragile boundary between imagination and consequence. The river of blood flowing from the title suggests that ideas themselves carry consequences, shifting from controlled theory to real danger. The figures moving through the scene evoke anonymity, strategy, and an encroaching threat, reflecting a story driven by tension, moral ambiguity, and the unsettling moment when control begins to slip."
Designer: Alexandra P.
DragonRider
Designed by Alexandra P.
Available to hire“The design highlights the electrifying bond between dragon and rider, conveying both majesty and movement, while also hinting at the story’s romantic undertones through the bare-chested character and the drifting flower petals. Dramatic lighting, rich colors, and a character-led composition draw the viewer’s eye, while the bold, clean typography ensures clarity at thumbnail size and reinforces the fantasy tone.”
Designer: Raúl L.
Bleeding Hues
Designed by Raúl L.
Available to hire"Leigh’s book is a collection of introspective poems. It weaves a narrative that dives into the depths of our beautiful interior design, exploring somber orange, hopeful yellow, jubilant pink, insecure purple, and lost blue, filled with quiet, contemplative moments. The cover reflects all that in a dragonfly broken into pieces where all colours subtly come out in contrasting emotions."
Designer: Alan H.
Rethinking Resilience
Designed by Alan H.
Available to hire"Designing business book covers often means resisting clichés and literal ideas. That can be hard for authors to let go of—but when it works, you get a cover like this. The circular graphics suggest tension and cohesion, paired with bold typography and a confident palette. The cover works on multiple levels: instantly legible as an icon at thumbnail size, yet flexible as a visual metaphor, hinting at the book’s ideas without over-explaining."
Designer: Matthew R.
Designer: Patrick K.
Call For Fire
Designed by Patrick K.
Available to hire"The author is a former Special Operations Force member, so accuracy mattered, especially in how the character and gear were portrayed. I asked a lot of questions and worked closely with the author. I used big typography to create enough room inside the type to use as a mask. And by having images inside, behind, and in front of the type, I was able to create a sense of depth and interest to the viewers.”
Designer: Alex D.
Erase Me
Designed by Alex D.
Available to hire"Portraying the protagonists within their phone screens immediately communicates key themes of the novel: internet culture and its impact on identity, intimacy, and modern relationships. The subtle emotion and subtext in each character’s face also tell their own quiet stories and draw the reader in. The cover’s uniqueness comes from its illustration style and aesthetic, with an unusual colour scheme that suits the blend of dark themes, dark humour, and intimacy."
Designer: Driss C.
The Parts We Play
Designed by Driss C.
Available to hire"The Parts We Play is an introspective and coming-of-age story, focusing on the relationship between Reagan and Asher. To reflect the depth of their journey, the composition had to feel both peaceful and dynamic. The low perspective, coupled with the large space left to the brush title and the cloudy sky achieves this "greater than" feeling. The colours are complementary, and create a clear divide between the van, the ground, and the sky."
Designer: Victoria H.
Whalers
Designed by Victoria H.
Available to hire"The tone of this cover needed to feel oppressive and isolating in its colour palette, to match the accusations the protagonist is faced with after a schoolgirl goes missing. Throughout the story, he often feels like he’s drowning, plus the book is set in a small whaling town, and so the image of waves also felt really important, as did a harpoon, targeted at the protagonist's car in place of a whale. "
Designer: Mark T.
Designer: My Lan K.
Ink & Ambition
Designed by My Lan K.
Available to hire"For this cover, I wanted to show the characters' personalities through their stance and expressions. The FMC is stubborn, passionate and sarcastic, and constantly clashes with the charismatic and flirty MMC. The background shows a campus corridor, and a paper and pen hints at the FMC doing a journalism major. "
Designer: Andy M.
Designer: Mark K.
Animal Control
Designed by Mark K.
Available to hire"I chose this moment because it’s small, strange, and easy to overlook. Early in the story, the worm forming shapes feels incidental, but as the book unfolds, you realize it’s quietly teaching you how power and intention work in this world. That ambiguity is important. I tend to avoid literal character-driven covers and instead look for a single image that hints at the rules of the story. Something simple, a little unsettling, that trusts the reader to connect the dots."
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Nuno M.
Poeta Volume One
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire"Lisa’s book is filled with quiet, contemplative moments. The cover acts as a window into those pauses, using a restrained palette and collage-driven concept. A soft gray background creates visual calm, while circular cutouts of classical botanical illustrations float like lyrical fragments, evoking memory, nature, and poetry’s nonlinear rhythm. Minimalist typography adds a contemporary presence without overpowering the artwork, conveying sensitivity, refinement, and conceptual clarity."
Designer: Matt H.
The Sea Dragon’s Vault
Designed by Matt H.
Available to hire"This cover aims to immerse the viewer in the epic scale of the story. A small human silhouette set against a looming eye conveys the sea dragon’s immense size, while the rest of the composition preserves its mystery. The distinctive rendering style, combining inked line art with bold, bright colors, is what makes the image truly pop."
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Sofía S.
Hell-Bound
Designed by Sofía S.
Available to hire"For Hell-Bound's cover, Bethany wanted to have her main character portrayed alongside a fantasy-looking frame. Painting the character (Renata) was a smooth ride, that's my speciality after all. However, the frame was a different story, so I tried different approaches and ended up mixing graphic design with my painterly style. The result is cohesive and pleasant."
Designer: Ryan R.
Designer: Ryan R.
Designer: Roderick B.
Lifted Ink
Designed by Roderick B.
Available to hire"I felt this book — and its title alone — called for a handcrafted feel with a surreal edge. The stark blue paired with pale yellow detailing creates a dreamlike mood, pushing the limits of the format while remaining minimal at first glance. The half-finished 'inking' gives it a sense of movement, which I hope adds to the overall feel and represents the story well, without being explicitly on-the-nose."
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