Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164125/attachment_164125439 "This cover does not feature a cold or metallic symbol of power, but rather a living crown that pulses with the pain of the banished: each of the silhouettes that compose it represents the fragmented part of a child exiled into the darkness to maintain a false harmony within the kingdom. The design directly translates the plot of *King of Psyche* by visually grouping these broken souls in the shadows; as they unite, their identity-stripped bodies organically intertwine to forge the royal diadem. In doing so, the artwork reveals the book's central premise: the Shadow King's army and power do not emerge from thin air, but from recruiting and giving a tragic purpose to everything the kingdom itself chose to discard.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164278/attachment_164278822 "The client's central idea was a two-edged sword. Strong concept — and I was certain it would dominate every submission. So I set it aside and kept thinking. A Roberval balance scale, barely off center. Not broken, not dramatic. Just that almost-imperceptible tilt that changes everything. Because that's what \"it's only…\" does — it doesn't announce itself, it just tips the scale one invisible degree at a time. The object is the argument. Made it to the final round.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/163/163364/attachment_163364829 "The design is built around Gideon Martin — the one character who controls everyone else. His silhouette dominates the cover from behind, with the title running through him, making him literally inseparable from the story. The group sits in a therapy circle on either side, small and subordinate. Yellow and black gives it a bold, graphic punch that works at thumbnail size. The Searle-style line keeps the satirical tone without spelling it out.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/163/163608/attachment_163608594 "The dominant, present-day portrait and the film clip showing snapshots of that life: cowboy, race car driver, football player, police officer, UPS driver, civil servant, executive, pub owner
The title placed there uses the letter O to emphasize the author's gaze")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/163/163714/attachment_163714473 "The idea behind the cover was to approach perception as if it were an internal cartography.
That’s why the topographic layers and technical lines appear merged with the portrait — not as decorative elements, but as a way of representing how experience, trauma, memory, and emotional patterns ultimately shape the way a person interprets the world.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/163/163834/attachment_163834326 "The cover was conceived as a visual metaphor for the psychological and structural collapse at the heart of the novel. Rather than illustrating scenes literally, the design seeks to translate the emotional logic of the story into a single graphic gesture.")
About
Part-time freelancer.
I am a Visual Communication Designer and photographer with more than 30 years of experience.
I have a very special love for the design of book covers and posters. I love taking an idea and making images of it.
Non-winning design in the portfolio are available to customize for you.
Available for 1 to 1 Project.
Let's try to work together!
Member since:
December 26, 2019
Reviews
"Great work. I had an idea for the cover. He had a better one. Took all notes and feedback professionally and created a great cover."
B Marotta
reviewed 17 days ago
"This designer earned the win for genuinely good reasons. The balance scale concept is the single most instantly understandable representation of the book's two-edged premise across the entire contest — a complete stranger can grasp the idea in under a s..."
"This designer earned the win for genuinely good reasons. The balance scale concept is the single most instantly understandable representation of the book's two-edged premise across the entire contest — a complete stranger can grasp the idea in under a second, with no explanation needed, which is exactly what a cover needs to do. The execution elevated the concept even further: the warm gold and cool silver pans echo the duality theme in subtle, intelligent detail, the dark charcoal background gives the book real shelf presence and authority, and the gold accent color on "ONLY" ties the title treatment directly back to the scale itself. The full back cover, spine, and complete production-ready package were all handled with genuine professionalism — clean typography, well-organized author bio, properly placed ISBN and pricing, and a cohesive design that holds together beautifully across every angle and format. This designer was responsive, took feedback seriously throughout the process, and delivered exactly the kind of bold, intelligent, market-ready cover this book deserved. Five stars, completely earned — thank you for bringing this book to life."
shockingex
reviewed 27 days ago
"Thank you for your review, and I wish you every success with the publication!"
★ VISIVA.AR ★
responded 23 days ago
"This designer was a pleasure to work with. His design was so creative that it changed my thoughts of what I wanted my cover to be. I highly recommend this designer, "
mavityjames
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Thank you very much and best of luck with the book!"
★ VISIVA.AR ★
responded about 1 month ago
"Once again, it has been a great pleasure working with Germàn; his dedication and professionalism are always highly appreciated!"
ubz.archalvez
reviewed 4 months ago
"Great designer to work with. Took ideas and provided feedback. Back and forth was courteous. Final design big hit with my reader base. "
Swest2419
reviewed 5 months ago