Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164635/attachment_164635821 "An elegant fantasy book cover inspired by celestial mythology and timeless fairy tales. Intricate gold ornamental linework, a luminous starlit sky, and regal symbolism create a magical world filled with mystery, destiny, and forbidden love. The refined typography and decorative frame evoke the feel of a classic collector's edition while maintaining a contemporary fantasy aesthetic. The seamless wraparound design extends the immersive atmosphere across the front, spine, and back cover, creating a premium publishing-ready presentation. Designed in Adobe Photoshop using original, non-AI-generated artwork.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164693/attachment_164693948 "A bold, concept-driven cover designed for a public speaking guide, using strong geometric forms and minimal illustration to symbolize overcoming fear and stepping confidently into the spotlight. The dramatic contrast, oversized typography, and dynamic composition reinforce the book's message of transforming anxiety into authentic leadership and presence. Clean visual hierarchy and modern design create an impactful, market-ready cover that immediately communicates confidence, clarity, and professional growth. Designed in Adobe Photoshop using original, non-AI-generated artwork.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164745/attachment_164745267 "Designed for a powerful memoir about resilience, redemption, and perseverance. The concept uses a quiet suburban street illuminated by a single streetlight as a metaphor for hope and guidance through life's darkest moments. A lone duffel bag hints at the author's journey of hardship, while the dramatic sky symbolizes both struggle and the promise of a new beginning. The typography was carefully balanced to create a timeless, emotional, and impactful cover that reflects the book's deeply personal narrative. Created using Adobe Photoshop with original compositing and non-AI-generated artwork.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164315/attachment_164315894 "A vintage-inspired Halloween anthology cover that blends classic horror aesthetics with elegant ornamental design. Twisting vines, pumpkins, bats, and subtle spiderwebs create a decorative frame that captures the eerie charm of the Halloween season without relying on graphic horror imagery. A muted autumn palette, distressed typography, and balanced composition evoke the nostalgic atmosphere of classic spooky tales while maintaining strong shelf appeal. Designed in Adobe Photoshop using original illustration and composition with non-AI-generated artwork.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/162/162887/attachment_162887837 "A modern and professional logo identity for Aetheris Intelligence, combining a stylized A with a subtle drone/AI-inspired symbol. The clean geometric typography and navy-and-teal color palette communicate technology, intelligence, innovation, precision, and advanced solutions. The concept is presented across light, teal, dark navy, and technology-inspired backgrounds to demonstrate versatility.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/162/162869/attachment_162869736 "A bold and professional logo design for Wohnwert Hauskonzepte, a German company specializing in windows, doors, and sun protection. The geometric red and dark-gray symbol creates a strong architectural feel, while the modern typography gives the brand a clean, reliable, and contemporary appearance. The design communicates quality, construction, protection, and modern home solutions.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/163/163143/attachment_163143578 "An elegant and luxurious logo identity for Stephanie Bargo Photography, featuring a refined SB monogram paired with sophisticated typography. The gold and muted sage color palette creates a warm, premium feel, while the clean layouts demonstrate the logo's versatility across light and dark backgrounds. The design is ideal for a high-end photography brand seeking a timeless and professional visual identity.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/189/18917/1891734/eaa9c131-a598-42bb-a23a-545171a67ebb.jpg "The 5th book in the footnail series")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/160/160048/attachment_160048354 "A whimsical middle-grade fantasy book cover created to capture the adventurous spirit of an unlikely band of urban scavengers. The glowing trash can serves as a magical beacon, introducing readers to a hidden world where everyday objects become portals to extraordinary adventures. Warm golden lighting, cinematic atmosphere, and expressive animal characters create a sense of wonder while maintaining strong visual focus and shelf appeal. The wraparound design seamlessly extends the story across the front, spine, and back cover for a cohesive publishing-ready presentation. Designed in Adobe Photoshop using original illustration and compositing with non-AI-generated artwork.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/152/152807/attachment_152807542 "A colorful and engaging Grade 1 reading comprehension workbook cover designed for young learners and teachers. The playful giraffe illustration, bright orange, red, and blue colors, and large bold typography create a fun and energetic educational look. The cover highlights 200+ engaging activities, making the book feel practical, interactive, and appealing to early elementary students.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/189/18920/1892085/2cda3ed1-b1b2-4a99-8b26-e49b178e0aab.jpg "A dramatic and historical book cover for Moving the Nation, exploring America’s long history of migration through a powerful visual combination of an old sailing ship, the Statue of Liberty, and the American coastline. The dark, atmospheric color palette and bold condensed typography create a serious, documentary feel, while the imagery connects immigration, history, movement, and economic change.")
:format(webp)/http://s3.amazonaws.com/projects-files/177/17700/1770084/de4bb66d-ee02-428b-9921-fe1eb6a7f86d.jpg "A bold and cinematic science-fiction book cover design for Adventures of a Barbarian – Maentikai. The artwork combines a futuristic alien world, glowing planets, a spacecraft, and a mysterious warrior figure to create an epic space-adventure atmosphere. The vivid orange, red, green, and yellow palette gives the cover a dramatic and otherworldly look, while the typography adds a strong futuristic feel.")
About
I am currently a full-time freelancer. Previously, I was a Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at many top Advertising Agencies of my region. I’ve been commissioned by: RTA, UITP, Manhattan Dubai UAE, and many other organisations and have individual clients all over the world. Offline, I try to avoid the screen as much as possible. Feel free to invite me for contests and 1-1 projects here ta 99D.
https://aaniyahahmed.com/#portfolio
Member since:
September 16, 2014
Reviews
"Fantastic experience working with Aaniyah! She was creative, responsive, and patient throughout the process. She took my vision for the book cover and brought it to life, incorporating feedback and refining the design until we had something I was genuin..."
"Fantastic experience working with Aaniyah! She was creative, responsive, and patient throughout the process. She took my vision for the book cover and brought it to life, incorporating feedback and refining the design until we had something I was genuinely excited about. I'd happily work with her again and highly recommend her!"
andreQL8
reviewed 1 day ago
"I’m absolutely thrilled with your work, and you truly exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for all the time and care you put into this. I’m already looking forward to our next project together! ❤️"
Anonymous client
reviewed 21 days ago
"I was looking for a special cover for my first book release. Aaniyah designed a stunning cover for me—more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed. She delivered an initial draft within just a few hours that exceeded all expectations. She is a highly t..."
"I was looking for a special cover for my first book release. Aaniyah designed a stunning cover for me—more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed. She delivered an initial draft within just a few hours that exceeded all expectations. She is a highly talented, professional, and delightful artist. I can highly recommend her and look forward to working with her again in the future. Thank you, Aaniyah, for the opportunity to get to know you."
Louisa-Nonnenberg
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Very thorough and easy to communicate with"
thefllowshow
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Aaniyah is an excellent designer and she also has been very attentive and quick to help with corrections and/or additional requests. I have really appreciated her skill and expertise."
Anonymous client
reviewed 2 months ago