Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/152/152991/attachment_152991252 "The objective was to create a high-impact cover that visually represents the mental \"noise\" of overthinking while offering a sense of resolution and clarity with an edgy, modern aesthetic.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/136/136024/attachment_136024948 "A minimalist book cover design for a leadership/social dynamics book that communicates the core theme of separation and influence through simple geometric and typographic choices.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/143/143472/attachment_143472268 "By capturing the letters in a state of \"mid-flip,\" the cover visualizes the psychological process of transition, moving the reader’s eye from the top-heavy \"Worrier\" state to the grounded, empowered \"Warrior\" conclusion.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/161/161750/attachment_161750500 "The core of this design is a continuous line-art metaphor that connects the \"Heart\" (Emotional) to the \"Lightbulb\" (Intelligence). By using a single, unbroken path that weaves through the title, the design communicates that emotional resilience and intellectual growth are intrinsically linked. It visualizes the \"journey\" of the reader from foundational self-awareness to a bright, empowered state of mind.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/153/153463/attachment_153463355 "The core of this design is a high-contrast, geometric maze that serves as a literal and metaphorical representation of the \"entrapment\" found in toxic relationships. The red dashed line acts as a powerful \"path of hope,\" cutting through the complexity to symbolize the clear, actionable steps provided within the book. It transforms the cover from a static image into a narrative of navigation and survival.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/162/162128/attachment_162128660 "This book cover design focuses on the intersection of kinetic energy and modern minimalism. The core concept was to visualize the idea of \"momentum\" and \"taking action.\"")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/141/141983/attachment_141983268 "This design focuses on psychological tension. The central \"hypnotic eye\" acts as a bold visual anchor, immediately signaling a theme of surveillance and mystery to the reader. By merging the letter \"A\" directly into the pupil, I created a unique focal point that ties the title and the imagery into a single, cohesive story.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/136/136470/attachment_136470194 "Illustrated book cover design that utilizes a retro aesthetic to evoke a sense of mystery and nostalgia. The focal point —a vintage radio receiver playing a vinyl record— serves as a clever visual metaphor for \"receiving\" messages or voices from the past.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/137/137568/attachment_137568591 "Minimal cover design that utilizes a \"connect-the-dots\" visual metaphor to represent the transition from inaction to productivity. By rendering the word \"DO\" as a completed puzzle, the cover suggests that success is simply a matter of following a sequence of small, manageable steps. It perfectly captures the \"Lazy Millionaire\" persona—someone who values simplicity, directness, and efficiency over complex overworking.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/136/136430/attachment_136430312 "This book cover design centers on the theme of duality and transformation. By splitting the cover into two high-contrast halves, I created a literal \"horizon line\" that the silhouette protagonist is crossing. It symbolizes the journey from a hidden, dark past into a bright, transparent future.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/139/139468/attachment_139468559 "Book cover design with geometric lines and a restricted color palette to visualize the structure and rhythm of jazz music. It reimagines the jazz era through the lens of modernist design.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/162/162155/attachment_162155537 "For this book cover, the goal was to distill complex cognitive processes—thinking, deciding, and persuading—into a single, striking graphic. By utilizing a high-contrast palette of stark black and vibrant yellow, the design commands attention while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic.")
About
I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 18 years of experience in the industry.
Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with global clients to bring their most ambitious projects to life, transforming big ideas into compelling visual stories.
Let’s connect to create something unique for your brand and make it stand out.
Member since:
December 29, 2011
Reviews
"Amazing cover where she really went the extra mile!"
amandvTk
reviewed 28 days ago
"Amazing designer!!! She worked with me on every detail, and my book cover is perfect. I will use Mersina for every project going forward."
antoniA4
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Truly talented as always, love the richness in the colors on one cover and the sophistication in the more muted tones on another cover"
amandvTk
reviewed about 1 month ago
"What I think really impressed me about Mersina was the fact that she did not submit one of those typical "lazy" "copy-paste" "AI-generated" schemas that a lot of contest participants sent in as their submissions. Rather than doing that, I believe that M..."
"What I think really impressed me about Mersina was the fact that she did not submit one of those typical "lazy" "copy-paste" "AI-generated" schemas that a lot of contest participants sent in as their submissions. Rather than doing that, I believe that Mersina made an actual attempt at creating something that was truly unique to herself, and connected it well to the overall theme of the book, and also incorporated some thoughtful ideas I had provided for her consideration. And on top of all of this, I would say that the communication she provided during the process of working together was also great. She responded quickly to every question or request I had for her assistance, making the entire experience of working with her as smooth and easy as possible."
legan.joannv
reviewed about 2 months ago
"Always a pleasure to work with! Talented, professional, and personable. "
amandvTk
reviewed 2 months ago