Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/149/149231/attachment_149231833 "Created in Adobe Photoshop")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/263205ed-80f5-4196-8727-21b2080c74e4 "Urban fantasy/Paranormal book cover")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/a4d12a6e-1081-4c1d-94cd-68c52c127f86 "Urban Fantasy minimal gritty, dark, mysterious cover
Rusty gold effect over the letters with a gritty black background and a subtle city overlay. Light effects can be removed or added. I decided to save some time by not creating the back cover, unless the image gets chosen. Creating the paperback with provided text and image is not an issue later on.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/11ad5a5e-e867-4758-bd4d-df12429a5157 "Book cover design for a novel in a magical realism genre.
The author described a silhouette of a man, without any visible features. The wings represent the character from the book, so within the whole Inescapable series in my portfolio, you can see different wings.
Normally, we start with an interview where I ask authors questions about their vision, and some background of the story (which remains confidential of course). This is to better understand the general vibe of the particular story, so that I can create a cover that evokes certain emotions, represents the protagonist and so forth.
The process is fairly simple. After the interview, I explain from a professional's point of view what may or may not work. Then comes a sketch, and the digital creation of the cover.
Throughout the process, I will show progress images/snippets so that the authors can confirm is the design going in the right direction.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/794addad-314b-4646-a072-0d787a34cba5 "Book cover design for a novel in a magical realism genre.
The author described a golden feather and gave me the artistic freedom to come up with the whimsical shape and golden texture. The feather represents their novel series Inescapable, in which protagonists come from a winged species.
Normally, we start with an interview where I ask authors questions about their vision, and some background of the story (which remains confidential of course). This is to better understand the general vibe of the particular story, so that I can create a cover that evokes certain emotions, represents the protagonist and so forth.
The process is fairly simple. After the interview, I explain from a professional's point of view what may or may not work. Then comes a sketch, and the digital creation of the cover.
Throughout the process, I will show progress images/snippets so that the authors can confirm is the design going in the right direction.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/d78468af-1e2e-468b-afd6-e1f4777204f2 "Book cover design for a novel in a magical realism genre.
The authors briefly described the location from the book, and stated they would like a magic shop with various trinkets, potions, magic book and a cozy reading nook. I read parts of the book to better understand the general mood and to get the description of the location.
Normally, we start with an interview where I ask authors questions about their vision, background of the story (which remains confidential of course). This is to better understand the general vibe of the particular story, so that I can create a cover that evokes certain emotions, represents the locations and protagonists and so forth.
The process is fairly simple. After the interview, I explain from a professional's point of view what may or may not work.
Then comes a sketch, and the digital creation of the cover.
Throughout the process, I will show progress images so that the authors can confirm is the design going in the right direction.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/91186896-4736-4f96-9a8f-b52ff52f85a3 "I created this illustration in Photoshop. It represents the strength of emotions and the healing of a broken heart that never stops beating.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/c7140acd-d923-483e-a671-54531b6776d5 "Book cover design for a novel in a magic realism genre.
The author described a silhouette of a man, without any visible features. The wings represent the character from the book, so within the Inescapable series in my portfolio, you can see different wings.
Normally, we start with an interview where I ask authors questions about their vision, and some background of the story (which remains confidential of course). This is to better understand the general vibe of the particular story, so that I can create a cover that evokes certain emotions, represents the protagonist and so forth.
The process is fairly simple. After the interview, I explain from a professional's point of view what may or may not work. Then comes a sketch, and the digital creation of the cover.
Throughout the process, I will show progress images/snippets so that the authors can confirm is the design going in the right direction.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/bb51d3eb-7e62-4a28-b054-8f4cdb961523 "One-line art book cover for a melancholic MM romance novel by author A.M. Rose")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/5175794/78e46f88-e4a5-440f-a139-0371b2b536aa "Book cover design for a novel in a magical realism genre.
The authors briefly described the location from the book, and stated they would like a treehouse with lanterns, with a spark of magic. I read parts of the book to better understand the general mood/ambience and to get the description of the location.
Normally, we start with an interview where I ask authors questions about their vision, and some background of the story (which remains confidential of course). This is to better understand the general vibe of the particular story, so that I can create a cover that evokes certain emotions, represents the locations and protagonists and so forth.
The process is fairly simple. After the interview, I explain from a professional's point of view what may or may not work.
Then comes a sketch, and the digital creation of the cover.
Throughout the process, I will show progress images/snippets so that the authors can confirm is the design going in the right direction.")
About
My name is Martina Zrnic. I'm an artist and business owner based in Germany with over 13 years of experience in design, marketing and publishing. Bespoke designs are my specialty. Tailored designs for your idea, from a sketch to the final product, no shortcuts.
Portfolio:
https://bcjdesign.com/graphic-design-portfolio-1
Work experience:
https://linkedin.com/in/martina-zrnic-188355119
Country:
Germany.
Member since:
September 09, 2022