Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165519/attachment_165519084 "Vintage-inspired book cover design for Treasure at Sea, a memoir about a mother’s journey through medically complex parenting.
The concept combines hand-drawn and digitally painted nautical elements with an ornate vintage aesthetic. The pearl represents both the “treasure” of the title and the child at the heart of the story, while the boat and turbulent sea evoke the mother’s emotional journey.
The full wrap extends the visual language across the spine and back cover, with subtle textures and small illustrative details designed to reveal themselves gradually and reward a closer look.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165518/attachment_165518837 "A retro-inspired sports romance cover blending the charm of a vintage paperback with the colorful atmosphere of a Scandinavian travel poster. Set against the Stockholm waterfront, the illustration combines romance and football through a warm, playful visual style, while the blue, white and gold palette creates the identity of the fictional Stockholm North Stars.
The full wrap extends the cityscape across the spine and back cover, creating a continuous illustrated world and a strong visual identity.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165189/attachment_165189672 "The concept draws inspiration from the theatrical atmosphere of the story, combining deep red curtains, a dramatic spotlight, a ballerina silhouette and intertwining thorns to create a sense of beauty, danger and mystery.
The curtain and ballerina artwork were created by hand, with layered textures and subtle halftone details adding depth and a slightly vintage, illustrated feel. Elegant custom-styled typography contrasts with the darker imagery and reinforces the romantic side of the story.
The visual identity was extended across the full paperback wrap, with coordinated spine and back-cover elements including thorns, roses and theatrical details for a cohesive final design.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164533/attachment_164533208 "Book cover design for Elephants and Flowers: Finding Myself Through Prince, a literary memoir exploring identity, resilience and personal transformation.
The concept combines a hand-drawn watercolor illustration with refined editorial typography to create a warm, intimate and timeless atmosphere. The elephant and lotus symbolize strength, vulnerability and personal growth, while the handcrafted paper element evokes the feeling of a treasured memory preserved over time.
The project included the complete cover design (front, spine and back cover), typography, layout and print-ready preparation for both paperback and hardcover editions.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165178/attachment_165178785 "A bold and playful book cover design blending romance and true crime aesthetics. The concept plays with the contrast between “cute” and “murder” through oversized distressed typography, a fingerprint, a couple silhouette and crime-scene-inspired details.
The visual identity was extended across the full wrap, with a coordinated spine and back cover designed to maintain the same playful yet slightly dangerous tone.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/1834958/1730ca32-fb94-4aa5-b6f9-c46573225ea1 "The concept combines a bold, vintage-inspired typographic treatment with a narrative illustration. A winding path leads four cleaners through a Minnesota forest toward the hint of a crime scene, creating a visual connection between the book’s title and its mystery storyline.
I developed the characters, landscape and graphic elements in a simplified illustrated style, using a limited palette of teal, red, sand and cream. Distressed textures and retro typography add a subtle 1950s pulp-fiction influence while keeping the overall design contemporary.
The complete paperback design includes the front cover, spine and back cover, prepared with print production in mind.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/1834958/7cba605e-1b1b-4043-b6d7-e8d33bfcdb97 "A dark fantasy book cover combining hand-drawn ink and pencil textures with symbolic elements inspired by the story. The composition features a mysterious compass-like rosette, a bloodied fingerprint and expressive linework to create a sense of mystery, danger and adventure.
The restrained palette and handcrafted illustration style were designed to give the cover a distinctive, atmospheric identity while maintaining strong readability at thumbnail size.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164566/attachment_164566224 "Book cover concept created for a dystopian techno-thriller exploring artificial intelligence, control and the boundaries between the digital and human worlds.
The composition combines a monumental coded structure, a fractured beam of light and two human silhouettes to create a sense of scale, tension and mystery. A cold, dark color palette with subtle red accents reinforces the technological and threatening atmosphere, while the distressed typography gives the title a strong and immediate presence.
The design was developed as a complete visual concept, combining image compositing, typography, color grading and atmospheric effects.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165261/attachment_165261368 "Conceptual book cover design for a middle-grade mystery and adventure novel. The composition explores the protagonist’s journey between two worlds: the city he leaves behind remains within his silhouette, while the countryside ahead represents a new home filled with discovery and uncertainty. Cool urban tones transition into a warmer rural landscape, while subtle animal tracks introduce a sense of mystery without making the story feel overly dark.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165238/attachment_165238424 "A dark and atmospheric book cover created for a Gothic ghost story set in the Victorian era.
The composition combines a spectral female figure emerging through smoke, drifting black feathers, a mysterious manor and a hand tracing a glowing symbol — creating a visual connection between the physical and supernatural worlds.
Deep blue tones, aged textures and subtle Victorian ornamentation reinforce the haunting historical atmosphere, while the strong typographic treatment keeps the title immediately readable.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/165/165025/attachment_165025727 "A conceptual book cover created for a German non-fiction title exploring the difference between pursuing happiness and building a truly meaningful and fulfilled life.
The iceberg serves as a visual metaphor for the idea that what we see on the surface represents only a small part of what shapes our lives. Beneath it, the geometric forms and interconnected network suggest the deeper layers of identity, experience and personal development.
The contrast between the clean, minimal upper section and the immersive blue depths reinforces this transition from the visible to the unseen, while the navy, turquoise and gold palette gives the design a contemporary and sophisticated editorial feel.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/164/164681/attachment_164681224 "Book cover concept created for a spiritual self-development book exploring the reconnection of heart, mind and body.
Three separate watercolor streams converge into one luminous river, symbolizing inner alignment and the journey back to oneself. The deep blue and turquoise palette gradually transitions toward warm golden tones, creating a sense of movement, awakening and hope.
The minimalist composition and refined typography were designed to convey introspection, serenity and transformation. The watercolor artwork was created specifically for this cover, without the use of stock imagery.")
About
French graphic designer & illustrator with 22 years of experience in visual communication, freelance since 2007. Trained at the École des Arts Décoratifs with a Master’s in Graphic Design & Multimedia. I specialize in book covers & illustration, as well as branding, print and digital design. From concept to final artwork, I combine visual storytelling, typography and creativity. I like to agitate pixels and bring ideas to life.
Open for 1-to-1 collaborations.
Country:
France.
Member since:
December 03, 2014
Reviews
"My experience with Sandra was phenomenal! She gave me exactly what I wanted and was very professional in her work! "
ceciliambarbarR
reviewed 17 days ago
"Thank you so much, Cecilia! It was truly a pleasure working with you and bringing your vision for The Vane Curse to life. I really enjoyed developing the cover and its atmosphere, and I’m so happy that the final design was exactly what you were looking for. Wishing you and The Vane Curse every success!"
Skartworks
responded 16 days ago
"Sandra is a joy and a pleasure to work with. She's very open to collaboration, very good at incorporating feedback, and very dedicated to capturing the precise design aesthetic a client wants. She's also very patient, which I really appreciate. Her work..."
"Sandra is a joy and a pleasure to work with. She's very open to collaboration, very good at incorporating feedback, and very dedicated to capturing the precise design aesthetic a client wants. She's also very patient, which I really appreciate. Her work on my cover was fantastic, and the whole collaborative process was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended!"
C.L. Johnson
reviewed about 1 month ago
"Thank you so much, Chris! It was truly a pleasure working with you on Elephants and Flowers. I really enjoyed our collaboration and the care we both put into every detail of the cover. I’m very proud of the final result and incredibly happy that it reflects the vision you had for your book. Wishing Elephants and Flowers all the success it deserves!"
Skartworks
responded about 1 month ago
"Made my vision come to life, easy to work with, and super understanding of all design changes. A true artist!"
tylerjohnkolZ
reviewed about 1 year ago
"Thank you very much. It was really nice to work with you too. "
Skartworks
responded about 1 year ago