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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."
Designer: Sofía S.
Landsome Roads
Designed by Sofía S.
Available to hire“Landsome Roads needed an evocative, cozy, beautiful vibe, so I designed a full character-and-landscape painting with floating elements and an old castle in the background. I played with the color palette and cloud shapes to add depth and perspective. The lettering was the biggest challenge — after many iterations, I landed on a personalized curved font filled with pastel colors. Rebecca loved the result, and we’re now working on the next books in her saga.”
Designer: Ryan R.
Designer: Stefano B.
Designer: Sofía S.
The Dragon and the Nightingale
Designed by Sofía S.
Available to hire"The Dragon and the Nightingale might look simple in its design, but it turns out I love to complicate my designs. I hand painted both the dragon and the bird so they would have a bit of a sketchy, pencil-ish look, and filled them with carefully selected colors to give the cover an electric feel. I finished it up with glowing particles and a sober font for the title, and here's the eye-catching result!"
Designer: Natalia A.
Beskrajna Ljubav (Endless Love)
Designed by Natalia A.
Available to hire"For Stacy’s poetry Beskrajna ljubav, the design relies on a delicate interplay of line, color, and abstract form. Rather than literal imagery, gentle outlines and soft color blocks evoke love and openness, reflecting the collection’s blend of spiritual and earthly affection. The visual space feels tender yet expressive, inviting quiet emotional reflection. Typography remains calm and spacious, leaving room for the poetry’s voice to breathe."
Designer: Roderick B.
Whistle Punk Falls
Designed by Roderick B.
Available to hire"This cover came together almost instinctively, without much planning. It felt like the only way it could exist, so I worked quickly to preserve that energy, which mirrors the stories’ aesthetic. The bright yellow was essential from the start, with stark contrasts reinforcing the punk spirit. A handcrafted approach and minimal palette create immediate impact, while the flowers counter the sharp, rebellious character. A appropriately 'punk' clash of imagery."
Designer: Natalia A.
Embers of Us: Everyday Valentines to Stoke Hearts
Designed by Natalia A.
Available to hire"Since this is a poetry collection, atmosphere, sensation, and emotional resonance take precedence over plot. The visual language favors mood over narrative, using color, texture, light, and typography as emotional cues. For Ann’s book, synesthesia guided the design: a soft green palette, golden accents, and subtle shimmer translate warmth and sound into a visual experience, echoing embers and inner glow. Fluid, breathing shapes suggest movement and resonance rather than fixed form."
Designer: Eva P.
Designer: Pascale H.
Designer: Bailey M.
Designer: Margarita C.
Designer: Margarita C.
Designer: Barış Ş.
Designer: Barış Ş.
Designer: Jonathan H.
Sons of Man
Designed by Jonathan H.
Available to hire"The novel is set in the hills of Appalachia, which I wanted to feel ominous and potentially lethal, aligning with the book’s military themes. The huge, blocky title reinforces a sense of oppression and brutality. Appalachia is often shown as peaceful; here, a blood-red palette, heavy filtering, and visible grain replace serenity with unease. Instead of restrained debut typography, I chose a bold, vertical treatment with maximum contrast to deliver real weight and impact."
Designer: Caerus K.
Enough to Rise
Designed by Caerus K.
Available to hire"Enough to Rise is both a memoir and personal growth book by life coach Jenn M. Choi. Wanting to share more of herself with current and future clients, Jenn draws on her own life experiences to help readers reflect on their personal stories and use them as tools for growth. Like many memoir covers, the design balances expressive art with intimacy, featuring a phoenix to symbolize rebirth and honor Jenn’s cultural heritage."
Designer: Bailey M.
Designer: Caerus K.
Take Your Lead
Richard S. Dillard and Brian G. Dillard
Designed by Caerus K.
Available to hire"Take Your Lead is for leaders who know the platitudes of ‘good’ leadership but seek deeper, empathy-driven insight to elevate their impact. Given the book’s rich content, Richard and I chose a clean, light palette to keep the design mature, offset by an uplifting blue to stand out among business titles. The figure moves not to a peak, but toward higher ground and the warmth of sunrise, symbolizing growth through humanity."
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