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Designer: Vanessa M.
Everything is Not Peachey
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"I aimed for a cover that grabs attention with a vibrant pink background and a striking peach illustration. The seemingly perfect peach, subtly cracked, symbolizes the author's journey with chronic illness. The design is simple yet impactful, encapsulating the book's themes of hope, resilience, and the challenges of living with chronic illness."
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Rules We Live By
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"I wanted the cover to be striking and thought-provoking. The bold, crossed-out title symbolises breaking free from societal expectations and embracing personal freedom. Birds taking flight, superimposed on the crossed-out text, reinforce the theme of liberation. The minimalist design—with its stark black background and clean typography—creates a powerful visual that invites readers to explore the book's journey of self-discovery and growth."
Designer: Andrew M.
The Premed Paradox
Designed by Andrew M.
Available to hire ⏺"The cover design captures the complex emotions that many young physicians experience at the beginning of their medical journey—hope, fear, and excitement—while stepping into the unknown. This visual representation makes the book relatable and engaging for its readers. Unlike traditional medical textbooks that typically use photographs, this cover features a surrealist-style illustration, highlighting the book's distinctive approach."
Designer: Lee C.
How to Be Happy
Designed by Lee C.
Available to hire ⏺"The book has a down-to-earth, approachable tone and simple content, so I kept the cover straightforward in layout and color. Hand-drawn lettering adds a human touch, matching its unique approach as a creative workbook on depression and happiness. The two colors, black and white, emphasize that this isn’t just another self-help book, with white text for typical advice and black for added realism and humanity."
Designer: Christian R.
Stable
Designed by Christian R.
Available to hire ⏺"The photo (by Sinuhe Xavier) captures the atmosphere of the author's work with horses. I used colors, typography, and layout to firmly place the book in the memoir genre, drawing inspiration from memoirs in the fashion or cinema industries. This approach elevates the cover beyond the typical 'western' or 'country' categories, and conveys refined earthiness to match the story. The callout circle for the endorsement balances the negative space, adds visual interest, and a sense of authority."
Designer: Christian R.
Knot by Knot
Designed by Christian R.
Available to hire ⏺"The book explores how the good news of Jesus helps readers untangle the knots of sin and addiction. The hand, inspired by ancient Christian iconography, symbolizes God's hand, while the background texture comes from historic art archives. The colors and illustration are on-trend with Christian self-help books, but the ancient elements add uniqueness. I love incorporating Christian symbolism and artwork to connect modern readers to the rich history of the church and the timeless Gospel message."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Be FINE
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"I wanted the cover to capture the book’s vibrant and uplifting message. The cheerful colours reflect the Caribbean-inspired approach to health and wellness. Featuring the author, Dr Lisa Leslie-Williams, the design creates a sense of warmth and optimism, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier, happier life."
Designer: Steve K.
Designer: Steve K.
Designer: Jason A.
Lenny From Vinci Strategies for Creatives
Designed by Jason A.
Available to hire ⏺"This book is a strategy guide for creative people, bringing LDV's principles into the present. To give it a modern feel, Hugh commissioned cover art from street artist TVBOY. I made subtle adjustments to the artwork for the cover and designed the title to appear screenprinted on LDV's shirt. The back cover text mimics a poster wheat-pasted over TVBOY's graffiti, giving it the feel of something you'd see on the streets of Palermo, TVBOY's hometown."
Designer: David T.
Designer: Barış Ş.
It Ate One Hundred
Designed by Barış Ş.
Available to hire ⏺"The cover illustration plays with the book's title, inviting the audience to initially think the story revolves around a "big cat who ate one hundred." However, the true essence lies deeper: the artwork symbolizes the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness, where unseen dangers lurk in every shadow. The aim was to evoke a sense of displacement, drawing the audience into the experience of being far from home and confronted with the vast unknown."
Designer: Driss C.
The Big Shot Trader
Designed by Driss C.
Available to hire ⏺"The Big Shot Trader is all about evolving in a highly competitive, stressful industry. The idea was to use a slightly over-the-top composition to emphasize the 'clog in the machine' feeling of the main character. Balancing an overwhelming corporate blue with vibrant yellow details helped the cover stand out without losing the familiarity of current market trends. Incorporating the title into the decor is often a great way to make a design truly unique."
Designer: Matt D.
Question Mark: The Freshman Experience
Designed by Matt D.
Available to hire ⏺"The book's short stories and Shannon's love for poetic writing called for a simple, artistic typographical approach. I researched market trends from top publishers and authors to align with the market while still standing out. The focus was on originality in concept, icon design, typography, and styling."
Designer: Owen G.
Beyond the Border
Designed by Owen G.
Available to hire ⏺"The book is an honest memoir of one man's experience through the Korean War and the country's divide to the modern day. The cover, split in half, reflects both the North-South Korea divide and the author's contrasting life experiences. The design symbolizes the divide between past and present, young and old, positive and negative. A serif font grounds it as a serious memoir, while painterly tones and hand-drawn elements add a sensitive, human touch, balancing contrast without being too harsh."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Stand Out Start Up
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"I envisioned the cover as a bold and attention-grabbing design that would reflect the book's practical and actionable approach. The bold 3D typography, with its contrasting bright colours, creates a sense of energy and momentum, inviting readers to discover the secrets to building a successful start-up."
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Fruit You'll Never See
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"The cover is a minimalist yet powerful design that reflects the book's themes of hidden pain and resilience. The image of two hands holding a delicate flower, partially obscured by darkness, symbolises the hidden secrets and emotions that the protagonist struggles to confront. The contrasting colours and stark typography create a sense of tension and mystery, inviting readers to delve deeper into the story."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Gingered
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"I wanted the cover to really capture the book's fun and heart-warming vibe, reflecting the author's personal journey. The playful typography and bright colours create a sense of excitement, and the photo of the author as a ginger-haired kid sets the stage for the relatable and entertaining stories inside. Overall, the design invites readers to dive into his nostalgic and humorous adventures."
Designer: Erin K.
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: 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: Betty M.
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: Sarah L.
Designer: Xavier C.
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: Andy B.
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: Victoria H. S.
Aspiring Mama
Designed by Victoria H. S.
Available to hire ⏺"Melissa’s brief was to create a cover reflecting motherhood without a 'perfect' depiction of mother and child (so that the title is open to interpretation). I used a painting with smooth, sweeping brushstrokes, added texture, and applied earthy, natural colors to convey the warmth of motherhood and a connection to nature. The dark green subtly evokes a mother's hand offering milk. The large white type, familiar in self-help, paired with an elegant typeface, oozes femininity and sophistication."
Designer: Devin W.
How To Surive A Throat Punch
Designed by Devin W.
Available to hire ⏺"This is a serious yet hopeful memoir. The author provided a lot of incredible photos to incorporate into the design. I chose the ones the evoked the ideas of intensity but also hope for the cover. I used a film strip collage illustration style mixed with paper textures and a handwritten font to give the cover that personal memoir feel."
Designer: Vanessa M.
The Anxiety Lie
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"The cover is a visually striking image that reflects the book's message of hope and freedom. The serene landscape, combined with the bold and uplifting typography, creates a sense of peace and tranquillity. The image of a path leading through a field of flowers symbolises the journey of overcoming anxiety and finding freedom."
Designer: Vanessa M.
Boost
Designed by Vanessa M.
Available to hire ⏺"I redesigned the cover to really reflect its message. It now features an image that symbolises personal growth and positive change—a light bulb with a beautiful and strong plant growing inside. Paired with bold, uplifting typography and vibrant colours, it gives off a sense of energy and optimism, inviting readers to embark on a journey toward a more balanced and fulfilling life."
Designer: Jason A.
His Mother’s Son
Designed by Jason A.
Available to hire ⏺"Transformative experiences in nature were a driving element in the author's growth, so I knew I wanted a photographic cover to connect with the humanity of the story. The boy's exposure to the harsh elements mirrors his tumultuous relationship with his mother, but it can also be interpreted as a cleansing. I walled-off the text elements to convey the feeling isolation he felt while growing up."
Designer: George S.
The Pain Habit
Designed by George S.
Available to hire ⏺"The book presents pain recovery as a step-by-step journey, so the design aims to depict incremental progress in a clear and motivating way. The text and iconography overlay a screened photographic backdrop, evoking digital UI design that modern readers easily identify with. I developed a dashed path weaving through the title typography, symbolizing the upward, albeit non-linear, progression of someone recovering from physical pain."
Designer: Peter S.
Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow
Designed by Peter S.
Available to hire ⏺"For a memoir about breaking life's rules, I believed the cover should do the same. I wrapped the memoir's long subtitle around the cover image like a frame, choosing a literal depiction of a fish swimming against the pack. To emphasize this, I colored the contrary fish a rebellious red, while the others are blue. The fish-against-the-flow theme extends across the back cover and spine, with a dotted red line indicating the nonconformist fish's eccentric trajectory."
Designer: Stephanie Hannus
Designer: Caroline Teagle J.
Designer: Peter S.
The Nine Principles of Agile Planning
Designed by Peter S.
Available to hire ⏺"Corporate strategy books don't often allow for much wit or boldness, so we worked with what we had. The title provided a clue, particularly the number 'nine.' I envisioned a grid of nine squares in different colors, dominated by a large number 9 with the title superimposed. I selected a subdued yet cheerful palette and a deco-inspired font (Blakely) that adds charm while remaining sober enough to avoid raising any corporate hackles."
Designer: David P.
Wanderlust
Designed by David P.
Available to hire ⏺"For a book exploring the author’s relationship with women, I crafted a visual that is a labyrinth with the female form at the center. This visual also provides a framework to enclose the book’s title, subtitle, and author."
Designer: Erik Peterson
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