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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."
Designer: Alexander N.
Emails to Fellow Sinners
Designed by Alexander N.
Available to hire"This cover design is a rare case of an idea arriving effortlessly while I was reading the book. Daniel’s book is a collection of fictional emails sent to unknown recipients, exploring character through subtext rather than plot. I wanted the cover to suggest a cast of distinct voices, while the tile-style typography nods to the writing’s wry, comic tone. Daniel is a returning client, and our strong rapport played a big role in the cover’s success."
Designer: Arjan V.
The Padrone
Solomon Hill
Designed by Arjan V.
Available to hire"This cover design was created for a 1920s prohibition-era crime novel centred on a mobster. The approach prioritised simplicity while maintaining strong visual impact. The shattered glass effect serves dual purposes—it immediately suggests gunfire and violence, while the radiating crack pattern mirrors the intricate network of criminal connections and influence that emanates from the crime boss at the story's heart."
Designer: Steve O.
Inquies
Designed by Steve O.
Available to hire“The cover uses stark imagery and negative space to mirror psychological tension and isolation, placing a lone figure beneath an oppressive landscape shaped by grief and moral weight. I leaned into a graphic, minimalist approach common in contemporary literary fiction, drawing on the existential visual language of Albert Camus and Franz Kafka. Exaggerated scale, white space, and gritty textures echo the novel’s inner world.”
Designer: Steve M.
Designer: Vanessa M.
Indifferent Universe
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"The cover feels playful, chaotic, and a bit unhinged. The hand drawn type and bold illustration match the A.I.’s ironic, intrusive voice. It signals a strange, funny, and slightly unsettling novel about art, humanity, and meaning."
Designer: Zuza M.
Designer: Zuchal R.
Twelve and a Half Summers
Designed by Zuchal R.
Available to hire"From the outset, Ria wanted a laid-back, cozy, homey feel. The goal was to invite readers into the container house and the characters’ everyday life. I showed them doing simple, intimate activities—baking and reading—anchored in a backyard container home that grounds the story in closeness and routine. Vibrant yet balanced tones keep the cover engaging while preserving a calm, welcoming mood."
Designer: Barış Ş.
Designer: Vanessa M.
Life: An Unofficial Guide to the Hit Video Game
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire"The cover meant to feel like a start screen or status menu, with progress meters, pixel icons, and simple prompts. It frames life as something you play, not something you need to fix. At a glance, the idea is clear, this is a guide to the game of life, using visual language people already recognise from games."
Designer: Alexander N.
The Museum of Morality
Designed by Alexander N.
Available to hire"The Museum of Morality is set in a converted Victorian schoolhouse whose layout carries clear metaphorical weight. Silvia and I agreed the building itself should drive the design. Each level houses an experiment or artefact of moral philosophy, which I translated into simple, bold illustrations. The goal was to create intrigue by hinting at key story elements, while the winding snake echoes the central character and her quiet influence over the narrative."
Designer: Kathy L.
Mr. Bangles Causes a Ruckus
Designed by Kathy L.
Available to hire"Mr. Bangles Causes a Ruckus follows a robin who loves waking up early to sing his heart out—much to the neighborhood’s dismay. As he plays new instruments, dons wilder outfits, and sings louder each day, chaos ensues. The cover puts his playful personality front and center, with a bright, simple background and bold, easy-to-read fonts that echo his noisy antics."
Designer: Jessica C.
Designer: Danna Mathias S.
Zephyr Trails
Designed by Danna Mathias S.
Available to hire"The book is a sequel to Ellis River, so I wanted to create a cohesive and branded look while still providing a unique and eye-catching image. The title reflects the gold of the grass, paired against the striking dark sky to help it pop at thumbnail size. "
Designer: Danna Mathias S.
The Art of Obsession
Designed by Danna Mathias S.
Available to hire"The author provided the intriguing cover art, done by his artist son 一 so our goal was to lay the cover out in a way that didn't compete with the art as a focal point. I created a unique cropping of the artwork, and utilized the Z-pattern text layout method to guide the eye from the artwork through the text in a clean, non-obtrusive way."
Designer: Bailey M.
Designer: Ece E.
Designer: Roderick B.
Young Gun In New York
Designed by Roderick B.
Available to hire"The cover was designed to evoke a sense of intrigue, placing the character into a well defined setting. Mood above all else. Aesthetically, I was obviously going for a noir feel, but with a modern twist (in its style). The angled smoke plumes in the distance and the smoke from his cigarette to give a bit of movement and dynamism to what could have been too static a scene."
Designer: Alan H.
The Happiness Handbook
Dr. Ken Harmon and Ashley Harmon-Poston
Designed by Alan H.
Available to hire"The cover centers on a primitive yet contemporary sun symbol—disarming, playful, and carefree. Its bright palette suggests happiness is accessible through small mindset shifts, available right now. The design feels market-aware rather than showy, pairing uplifting colors and playful illustration with clean, upmarket typography. The intentionally imperfect sun stays human and approachable, while restrained, spacious type lets the image breathe. Simple, confident, and unfussy."
Designer: Barış Ş.
Designer: Betty M.
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