Portfolio
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/215/21520/2152020/16220e83-bf44-4249-b11b-3a7c5ac7020e.jpg "Puffs of Sand in the Desert is the second book in the Not Another Day memoir trilogy by Ben Swanepoel. The cover captures the vast beauty of South Africa's desert landscapes through layered illustration, warm earthy tones, and integrated typography that becomes part of the scenery.
Rather than relying on photography, the design uses symbolic visual storytelling to reflect themes of adventure, conservation, identity, and the search for freedom. Small narrative details hidden throughout the landscape reward closer viewing while maintaining a clean, contemporary editorial aesthetic.
Designed for both print and digital publishing with a strong focus on readability, emotion, and shelf impact.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/211/21183/2118324/61ef9d61-6484-4910-80da-8bbeeddcb7ee.jpg "As the third book in A. P. Foster's Zone of Deceit series, Beyond the Beyond expands the visual identity established in Cliffhanger and The Cover Up. Inspired by Andy Warhol's Pop Art, the cover combines bold graphic portraits, vibrant color blocking, and strong editorial typography to reflect multiple perspectives, hidden motives, and escalating suspense.
Designed for a bestselling thriller series, the cover balances commercial impact with consistent series branding, creating a distinctive visual identity that stands out across Amazon, print, and digital publishing.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/214/21490/2149051/2ac4952a-1ec7-4b0d-b628-8cebe552bf99.jpg "Professional hardcover book cover designed for renowned author and literary scholar Leland Ryken. The design combines timeless typography, understated ornamentation, and a premium clothbound aesthetic to reflect the devotional and theological nature of the book. Created to balance tradition with contemporary publishing standards, the cover emphasizes clarity, elegance, and long-term shelf appeal while strengthening both author and publisher branding. A refined example of editorial design crafted for the Christian publishing market.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/214/21483/2148377/9aee5659-b9d1-4628-98ed-a8bcf38a58d1.jpg "It's the Monika Ritter series, book 12.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/214/21477/2147729/fed4592d-f04b-48bc-9407-e11833d76352.jpg "How to Strengthen Congregational Singing")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/214/21411/2141166/9d5471a0-d6fc-47af-9754-170ea232429b.jpg "Designed for a self-published author, this modern self-help book cover explores anxiety with warmth, clarity, and a touch of personality. Instead of relying on the usual visual clichés, I paired clean editorial typography with a simple line illustration to create a cover that feels calm, approachable, and memorable. The soft color palette reflects themes of emotional healing, self-compassion, overthinking, and personal growth while keeping the design highly legible at Amazon KDP thumbnail size.
Created for a psychology and mental health book inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), this custom book cover balances strong visual hierarchy with a friendly, contemporary feel. It's designed to help nonfiction authors stand out in competitive self-publishing and traditional publishing markets while appealing to readers looking for books about anxiety relief, wellness, mindfulness, and emotional resilience.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/211/21130/2113063/6ad1a2a3-aa66-4f94-af01-779e96cd6eef.jpg "Modern self-help book cover design featuring bold typography and a vibrant gradient palette to communicate growth, transformation, and optimism. Created for strong visibility in both print and digital marketplaces, the design combines contemporary editorial aesthetics with commercial appeal for personal development, wellness, and lifestyle publishing.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/211/21133/2113364/cbad6a79-90bd-4aef-8384-fb6705e2536c.jpg "Designed for a self-published poet, Twenty-Five Julys Later combines delicate watercolor illustration with elegant typography to create a nostalgic, literary aesthetic. The cover features a vintage camera, a July 2001 desk calendar, and fresh clementines, symbolizing memory, time, and quiet reflection. Created for Amazon KDP and print publishing, this minimalist poetry book cover balances fine-art imagery with strong readability and timeless appeal. Ideal for contemporary poetry collections, memoirs, and literary fiction, with print-ready files optimized for self-publishing platforms.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/211/21183/2118354/3eff5bc7-becd-4b38-80e0-a39f7d740b04.jpg "Contemporary memoir book cover design created with a minimalist, literary, and emotionally atmospheric visual approach. The layered ocean illustration, soft typography, and calming blue palette evoke reflection, memory, movement, and personal transformation, perfectly aligning with the memoir and literary nonfiction genres.
This professionally designed book cover combines modern typography, visual storytelling, and strong composition to create an elegant and marketable design optimized for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, independent publishing, and online bookstores. The hand-crafted aesthetic and clean layout help the title remain highly readable both in print and as a small digital thumbnail.
Special attention was given to reader psychology, color harmony, typography hierarchy, and bookstore visibility to create a cover that feels timeless, emotional, and visually distinctive. Ideal for memoirs, literary fiction, poetry collections, travel writing, and reflective nonfiction.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/210/21014/2101420/3dd635f4-d782-49eb-9733-0e6b92df0392.jpg "A Journey of Loss, Grief, and Rebirth")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/210/21028/2102861/67d310b5-5bd0-4e2c-b3c7-409c09863853.jpg "Essays on Motherhood and Beyond
by Susan Matheson")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/209/20950/2095083/0c80f70d-e800-40c8-b42b-85e0b915a9bf.jpg "Break Self-Sabotage, Build Powerful Habits, and Create Daily Momentum")
About
Senior graphic designer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in print, and in love with book covers!
Member since:
March 23, 2011
Reviews
"Once again, an excellent result from such a talented and responsive designer. Two covers down and one more to go! Communication, excellent, responsiveness excellent, understanding what I need in the design concept, priceless :)"
benswanepoe6
reviewed 6 days ago
"Thanks again!!!"
Boja
responded 6 days ago
"Smart, creative, responsive, fast... I mean! A great (third) experience... "
apfoste7
reviewed 12 days ago
"Excellent work from Boja, who always delivers! Cannot recommend her enough."
Anonymous client
reviewed 19 days ago
"Boja can work in many different styles, but she always brings expertise, professionalism, and creativity to her projects. Five stars!!!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 26 days ago
"Thank you!! "
Boja
responded 26 days ago
"Working with Boja was an absolute pleasure. She took my vision and transformed into something even more beautiful than i had imagined. All the elements were very thoughtfully executed, resulting in a cover that perfectly suited my poetry collection. I g..."
"Working with Boja was an absolute pleasure. She took my vision and transformed into something even more beautiful than i had imagined. All the elements were very thoughtfully executed, resulting in a cover that perfectly suited my poetry collection. I genuinely couldn't have asked for a more beautiful cover. Highly recommended!"
Anonymous client
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Thank you one more time! "
Boja
responded about 1 month ago