Publishing Design

Creative Director

Book & audiobook cover series — print and digital

Overview

A collection of print novels was moving into the audiobook market, and the covers needed to make the jump. I reimagined and modernized covers across the collection for print and digital release, spanning sci-fi, thriller, mystery, fantasy, and horror.

Every cover fits its genre, and the collection still reads as one. Bold typography, striking imagery, and genre-specific color palettes give each book its own tone within a cohesive visual identity.

Familiar to readers, fresh for listeners. Rebranding the existing print covers kept them recognizable for long-time readers while drawing in new listeners on Audible and other major platforms.

Every Genre, One Collection

The collection runs from the Maci & Mason mystery series, with titles like The Talking Graveyard and The Rise of the Phoenix, to fantasy adventures like Riley Wingard and the Hidden Passage. Each series got its own look: moody, moonlit scenes for the mysteries and a glowing, magical palette for the fantasy, paired with an illustrated map of Hollow Castle Grounds. Across all of them, consistent type and composition tie the collection together.

From Shelf to Speaker

Every cover was designed to work in print and as square audiobook art on phones and tablets. The Shadow Book shows how one image carries across formats, from a hardcover on the shelf to a listing on an audiobook app, holding its detail and title at every size.

AI-Assisted, Designer-Finished

I built the artwork by combining AI-generated imagery with detailed refinement in Adobe Photoshop. AI opened up fast exploration of scenes and moods, and Photoshop is where each cover was composed, color-graded, and finished to a consistent standard, as in the fog-washed field of The Knick Knack Man.

Outcome

A refreshed collection. A cohesive, modern aesthetic revitalized every title for digital and print audiences.
Made for audiobook platforms. Visually compelling, market-tailored designs boosted engagement on platforms like Audible.
AI-assisted, consistent. AI-generated imagery and Photoshop produced bold, genre-specific covers with consistent visuals.
New listeners, loyal readers. Modernized print covers attract new listeners and build a stronger presence in the audiobook space.

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