Stephanie Hofmann

Stephanie Hofmann – Designer

I am an experienced illustrator who loves the surreal and gothic and creates eye catching, bold covers and maps for YA and adult fiction.

Overview

I am a freelance illustrator with a degree in graphic design based in the UK.


I have done illustrations for animations, book covers, children books, textiles, greeting cards and many magazines.


I have a love of the surreal and gothic and would describe my style as bold, colourful, decorative and detailed, sophisticated, quirky, whimsical and sometimes humorous. I mostly work digitally. I am also very interested in motion design and animated book covers and enjoy handlettering.


Each new project is a labor of love for me and I always strive to make it the best as I can. I find nothing more satisfying than seeing a beautiful new illustration out in the world and making you, the client, happy in the process. I really enjoy coming up with concepts and am aiming to find the essence of each project in my visual language.


I am fluent in German as well as English.


'I love working with Stephanie, love how she always gives 200% to every illustration no matter how big or small.' Jeannine Saba, The Coventgardener

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Nature
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Magical Realism Women's Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English
Awards
  • Chicago Midwest Emmy 2021 for the animation Carrie Frost
  • Grand Prize Winner They Draw and Travel Special Places competition 2019

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2016 — Present
I have worked with many clients big and small in publishing, advertising, textiles and TV since 2016. Many of them work with me on a regular basis. A few select clients are: Brigitte Mom, Breathe Magazine, Eltern, Feelunique, Galison, Laviva Magazine, Like the Wind, Inpact Media, PBS Wisconsin, The Coventgardener, The Lancet, The Londonist, Twin Swans and Valancourt Books.

Portfolio

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The Three Women of Thomas White

Morales, DM

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Islands of Mice

Jacobs, Lucy

Alma&Albany

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Relentless Noon

Hall, Jemma

Jemma Hall

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Cult Crystal

Bradley, Remi

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Redolent

Biss, Beth

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Decede's Dream

O'Farrell, Michael

Cover Design Illustration
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Phoenix Rising

Dixon, LR

Cover Design Illustration
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Cover Design Illustration

Stephanie has 11 reviews

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Jemma H.

Jemma H.

Feb, 2024

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Steffi is an incredibly talented illustrator who took the time and effort to understand my writing style and how I wanted to express my story visually. Collaborating with her was a pleasure; she exceeded my hopes by enhancing what I imagined with her own ideas and artistic flair.
Stephanie H.
Thank you so much, Jemma, it was a joy to work with you and bring your brilliant book to life!
Therese H.

Therese H.

Oct, 2023

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Working with Stephanie was an absolute dream! I was blown away by her creativity and skill in designing my book cover and promotional items. She was highly responsive to my questions and comments throughout the entire processs. I highly recommend her services, I would work with her again in a he...
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Stephanie H.
Thank you so much, Therese, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you on your book cover !
Maggie R.

Maggie R.

Mar, 2025

I do not have enough superlatives to describe the artwork that Stephanie did for my book cover. It was exactly what I wanted and better than I could have imagined. She is a wonderful and talented artist and I am extremely happy that she agreed to do my cover. Stephanie has brought my book to lif...
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Stephanie H.
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Maggie, it was a joy to work with you and I am happy that you love the cover we created together
Jane C.

Jane C.

Feb, 2025

It's hard to know where to begin with Stephanie--I hope the 5* reviews are a good start! She is very talented, and based on what she did for me -- designing a book cover and drawing a map for inclusion in my novel -- she was skilled in her art and able to grasp what I envisioned in my mind's eye....
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Lucy J.

Lucy J.

Sep, 2024

Working with Steffi was very easy, and she designed exactly the cover I had in mind...even if I wasn't able to describe what that was!
Stephanie H.
Thank you so much, Lucy, I really enjoyed working with you :)

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