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Designer: Joe M.
The Countryside Orphanage
Designed by Joe M.
Available to hire ⏺"The author wanted me to convey a complicated suspense/thriller story in a simple, elegant way — one that evoked a mood rather than telegraphed the plot line. That directive suited my style perfectly, because I tend to prefer captivating, moody images that draw the eye while offering subtle hints of what lies within. I feel like this has both a contemporary yet classic look; one that will look fresh ten years from now as it does today."
Designer: Jason A.
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Designed by Jason A.
Available to hire ⏺"The novel is a mystery about good and evil, focusing on symmetry. A mysterious woman and two six-spotted moths are significant to the plot, so they had to be on the cover. To portray these themes I went with a high contrast color scheme in a vector art style, to give it a modern feel. The woman's obscured face and cutaway title effect are meant to convey there's much more going on under the surface in this story."
Designer: Margarita C.
Burned Out and Bled Dry
Designed by Margarita C.
Available to hire ⏺"My goal was to instantly convey the novel's genre—cozy mystery with a touch of humor. Inspired by Saul Bass, I created a shadow suggesting a murder scene, with the hurried protagonist walking over it, unaware of what's awaiting her at the car. The exaggerated, almost caricature-like shadow adds dark humor, softening the tension. The title treatment features an 'o' as an 'eye,' acting as a witness. The metaphor hints that the car holds a secret, with the shadow offering a clue to what's coming."
Designer: Rafal K.
The Forest of Damned Souls
Designed by Rafal K.
Available to hire ⏺"It's a Scottish thriller featuring a fresh female constable solving mysterious crimes in the vast Scottish woods, blending thriller, fantasy, and a sci-fi twist. Scottish thrillers are often straightforward, with covers focusing on the main character or motifs. I wanted to go beyond that, highlighting the genre's greatest asset—mystery—without sacrificing artistic quality. The cover itself is a riddle, with the solution revealed only by reading the story, adding intrigue and depth."
Designer: Nejc P.
The Storm, The Calm and The Growing
Designed by Nejc P.
Available to hire ⏺"For The Storm, The Calm and The Growing, I aimed for an authentic, raw cover to reflect the story’s tone. I printed, tore, and photographed pieces of the title, and handwrote the author’s name to create a personal, intimate feel. The cover embodies the book’s themes: enduring hardships, finding calm in acceptance, and growing stronger. The tactile, torn typography and natural imagery evoke the emotional depth of the romance while visually representing the protagonist’s journey."
Designer: Hugh C.
Blue Van Winkle
Designed by Hugh C.
Available to hire ⏺"The book is about a multiple perspective family saga with elements of crime, suspense, and romance. The different windows show each character and hints at aspects of the narrative without overtly giving anything anyway. Working closely with the author who wanted a cover that is minimalist and retro but with contrast and texture - the design is inspired by futurist and Art Deco graphic design and the limited sombre colour palette conveys melancholy, hope and a tad bit of danger."
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: 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: Raúl L.
Designer: Patrick K.
Murder Between the Tides
Designed by Patrick K.
Available to hire ⏺"This was one of six murder mystery covers where a strong sense of place is central to the narrative. Each cover features a key landscape element and conveys a feeling of ominousness and foreboding. For this seaside hotel setting, I emphasized isolation by making the building small within the wild landscape. The birds add both perspective and drama, enhancing the eerie atmosphere."
Designer: Matt D.
Deadly Keyholes
Designed by Matt D.
Available to hire ⏺"This dark, gripping thriller required an Art Deco style to capture the book's era. I combined a graphic Art Deco pattern with a fearful eye peering through a keyhole, creating a stark and striking look."
Designer: Mark S.
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Designer: Mark T.
Out of the Night
Designed by Mark T.
Available to hire ⏺"This design came about from a discussion with the author on establishing a visual brand for a series of supernatural books. The design style was classically restrained. The vector-illustrated imagery echoed the ghostly dreamlike quality of much of the story."
Designer: Stewart W.
Designer: Mark T.
Daughter, Disappeared
Designed by Mark T.
Available to hire ⏺"The book is a sometimes-harrowing account of a mother’s search for her lost daughter in Tunisia. Within the book is a pivotal scene of an accident at sea. The cover illustrates that: a person clawing desperately upwards toward a small fishing boat, as they sink lower in the Mediterranean sea. This helps set’s a tone for the book: threat, search, survival."
Designer: Hampton L.
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