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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.
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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.
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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."
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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."
Designer: Caitlin B. A.
Gitmo and Back Again
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire"The author initially envisioned a ship crashing into a sailboat or icebergs adorned with peace signs, reflecting the story of a young man in the 1970s eager to escape his small town and join the revolutionary events shaping his country. To bring the 1970s counter-culture concept to life without falling into clichés, I opted for a collage-style design. Instead of the overused peace signs, I "cut" the icebergs from a psychedelic print, balancing clear messaging with a fresh, original aesthetic."
Designer: Rafael A.
Designer: Devin W.
All Good Quests
Designed by Devin W.
Available to hire"This book tells a dynamic adventure tale that takes place in a lot of different locations, and the author wanted to feature these elements on the cover. I invoked a travel post illustration style to collage parts of the story into the design and used a textured font to match the type with the illustration. I love the interaction of the main character with the book title in this design."
Designer: Andy B.
Designer: Devin W.
Bibi Blundermuss and the Tree Across the Cosmos
Designed by Devin W.
Available to hire"I leaned heavily into the young adult illustration aesthetic for this cover design. I worked closely with the author to understand his vision and incorporated several spooky elements in the illustration that pop up throughout the story. I illustrated the main characters in addition to designing a number of interior illustrations and a hand-drawn typeface. The author said it was fun to see his story come to life. It was a bit like getting to illustrate my own animated movie."
Designer: Liam R.
Designer: Patrick K.
Island of Gold
Designed by Patrick K.
Available to hire"This cover needed to feel lush and enticing while reflecting the historical period of the book. Gold border decorations and hand lettering were used to evoke a sense of a bygone era. Initially, the cover featured a hovering hawk, but we recently updated it to include the main protagonist with her hawk, aiming to appeal to a broader market and enhance its presence in the genre."
Designer: Stella M.
Otis Has a Bad Day
Designed by Stella M.
Available to hire"The concept for this cover, which I both designed and illustrated, centers on the typography and the idea of the main character 'patching things up,' creating a hopeful tone despite the title and Otis' expression. Bright, contrasting colors draw the eye, making the cover engaging for the target audience. The inclusion of funny little critters adds charm while introducing side characters that enhance the book's fun and entertaining atmosphere."
Designer: Kim D.
Designer: Mark K.
The Salvation Equation
Designed by Mark K.
Available to hire"The cover aligns perfectly with the book’s goal of helping readers understand the big picture of the Bible. The bold, puzzle-like title layout represents assembling complex ideas, such as the differences between the Jewish and Pauline gospels and the timing of the rapture. The clean design and blue-and-white text create a modern feel, making the cover approachable while standing out in a crowded market. It invites readers to explore the book's important message."
Designer: David P.
Quick Bright Things
Designed by David P.
Available to hire"Set in New York City in 1948, this novel follows a production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The cover is intended to evoke the glamour and magic of the theater. The gilded leaf suggests the forest, as the background conveys the enchantment of Shakespeare’s AND Golding’s stories."
Designer: Michael R.
Designer: Nuno M.
Rapture of the Deep
Designed by Nuno M.
Available to hire"This cover features a striking, minimalist design that captures the themes of dystopia and Afro-futurism. The contrast between the textured, cracked background and the smooth figure creates a tension that aligns with dystopian narratives. Sharp, geometric typography reinforces modernity and futurism, while the muted palette of reds, blacks, and grays enhances the bleak atmosphere. The overall composition is visually balanced but evokes a sense of unease and contemplation."
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