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:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/216/21624/2162418/9a801657-72d8-40e2-8a9b-43ecb97c1b7b.jpg "A bold, conceptual book cover design for Raising the Bar: How to Navigate the New Standards of Love and Relationships by psychotherapist Taylor LaJeunesse.
The book explores the evolution of modern relationships, emotional intimacy, shared power, and the essential skills needed to build healthier, more fulfilling partnerships.
The cover translates the book’s central message into a striking visual metaphor: a couple ascending a colorful staircase, symbolizing growth, partnership, and the journey toward higher relationship standards.
The bold serif typography establishes a strong visual hierarchy, while the colorful staircase introduces movement, optimism, and a sense of progression.
The result is a memorable, typography-led nonfiction book cover that communicates the book’s psychological depth and practical message through a playful yet sophisticated visual language.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/215/21554/2155478/462c7f7e-9cfe-4c4b-906e-6f61ca6337fe.jpg "A bold illustrated cover for Valeria Is an Alien, a provocative dark comedy set in near-future London. The goal was to balance the novel’s themes of gender, identity, politics and social satire with its absurd sci-fi premise, without making the design feel like conventional science fiction.
A UFO abduction beam becomes the central compositional device, framing Valeria while naturally carrying the title toward the London skyline. The limited red, blue and pink palette, oversized typography and playful retro-inspired graphics give the cover an irreverent editorial character that reflects the book’s humor while keeping the alien premise immediately recognizable.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/215/21545/2154522/c857686e-0248-4779-9207-2bc674539645.jpg "A minimalist Christian nonfiction book cover for When Darkness Looks Bright by Neil C. Stewart. The single gold fishing hook creates a striking visual metaphor for temptation and the deceptive nature of sin, paired with refined typography and generous negative space. A clean, contemporary approach to Christian publishing, theology, faith-based nonfiction and religious book cover design.")
: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.")
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
"Amazing as always! I will always come back to Boja. The real deal"
nicolesrosesl
reviewed 5 days ago
"Boja was so patient with me as a first time author. She is incredibly talented and I am so excited to show off my final cover design! "
Taylor_Cnudde
reviewed 7 days ago
"Boja, working with you has been an absolute delight! You’re incredibly considerate, understanding, and fully present during the project’s development. Your professionalism, creativity, artistry, and unique talent make you an exceptional artist.
Zo Wi..."
"Boja, working with you has been an absolute delight! You’re incredibly considerate, understanding, and fully present during the project’s development. Your professionalism, creativity, artistry, and unique talent make you an exceptional artist.
Zo Williams"
zowhatshirt0
reviewed 7 days ago
"Many thanks, Zo! "
Boja
responded 7 days ago
"Another wonderful design from Boja! If you're not working with her already, you should be!"
Anonymous client
reviewed 10 days ago
"Boja is great at both technical and creative projects, always very professional and attentive to detail. "
Anonymous client
reviewed 21 days ago
"Many thanks! "
Boja
responded 21 days ago