Zuza Miśko

Zuza Miśko – Designer

I am an illustrator and designer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in illustrated book covers, and book interior design.

Overview

I am an illustrator and graphic designer with a background in animated film and advertising.

For the past 15 years, I have been supplying creative ideas for a large variety of clients, including book authors and publishers, fashion brands, and magazines. I have experience in book illustration and book cover design and I can provide a full service of book layout and editing.

In my work, I use traditional techniques such as handmade linocut print and drawing as well as digital design tools.

I am also a fine artist, creating linocut prints that I sell online or through art galleries and which are available in private collections worldwide.

As an ex-filmmaker, I am curiosity-driven and each new client and project is an adventure, into which I plunge with all my heart. Please do not hesitate to contact me with all design - related questions.

In the design process, I provide

- 3 rough idea sketches for the book cover,

- sketches for book illustrations,

- finished illustrations or finished cover layout, ready for the print house

- image for use in the Internet

- 3D book cover mockup

Let's collaborate!

Services
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction
Non-Fiction
Education & Reference Health & Wellbeing Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Nov, 2018 — Present
Illustration and design studio.

Simple Things Magazine

Nov, 2018 — Present
I create illustrations for the monthly column on animals, "Magical Creatures" in Simple Things Magazine (UK)

Portfolio

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Rzeki płyną jak chcą

Grabowska, Ałbena

Cover Design Illustration
Odlecieć jak najdalej

Ałbena Grabowska

Dom Wydawniczy Rebis

Cover Design Illustration
Najważniejsze to przeżyć

Ałbena Grabowska

Dom Wydawniczy Rebis

Cover Design Illustration
Lot nisko nad ziemią

Grabowska, Ałbena

Cover Design Illustration
The Napper: A Novel

Luu, Linh

Eponymous Books

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Sekretne zycie zwierzat

Andrzej G. Kruszewicz

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Sekrety zycia seksualnego zwierzat

Katarzyna Burda, Andrzej G. Kruszewicz

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Ocean Child: A Novel

Flatow, M. E.

Twin Summit Publishing, LLC

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration

Zuza has 13 reviews

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Mathew F.

Mathew F.

Aug, 2025

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Zuza is a tremendous illustrator and a true creative partner. She listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, and works with you to ensure every detail aligns with your vision. She approached my project with patience and professionalism, willing to revisit and refine ideas until they are exactly ...
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Zuza M.
Thank you, Matthew, for your generous review. I truly enjoyed your book and the creative process we shared. I appreciated your openness, clear feedback, and the thoughtful research and inspirations...
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Vanessa M.

Vanessa M.

Aug, 2025

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I was so pleased I found Zuza and I love the cover she's created for my book. She really listened to what I wanted throughout and was very open to this being a collaborative process. If you're looking for an amazing artist who is also great to work with, I can highly recommend Zuza!
Zuza M.
Thanks so much for your review, Vanessa. I’m glad we connected and that I had the chance to read your important book. Your thoughtful feedback helped make this cover a joy to create. I hope it find...
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Linh L.

Linh L.

Aug, 2024

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Zuza is such an amazing illustrator and collaborator. I'm thrilled my gut told me to hire her instead of more "mainstream" designers. Wow is what I can only say. She did a terrific job.
Christina L.

Christina L.

Sep, 2025

I loved working with Zuzu to create me journal. She seen my vision and brought it to life.
Zuza M.
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to work on your journal. I am looking forward to another project with you.
Jasmine H.

Jasmine H.

Aug, 2025

I recently had the pleasure of working with Zuza on the cover design for my memoir, and I couldn't be happier with the result! She expertly brought my vision to life, eloquently capturing the themes of grief, tragedy, and resilience through her beautiful artwork. Zuza was also incredibly patient ...
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Zuza M.
Thank you, Jasmine! I’m so glad you loved the cover. Thank you for your inspirations and for trusting my artistic vision. I’m very happy with how it turned out as well. I wish you every success wit...
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