AMANDA MILLER COVER DESIGNS & INSPIRATIONS
Amanda Miller is a skilled professional with extensive knowledge of the publishing industry and book trends. She discovered her passion for design while assisting authors with producing and publishing their books. She aspires to create unique, fresh designs that will capture anyone’s eye when browsing the shelf!
The cover designs showcased in this portfolio are primarily visual representations aimed at showcasing the designer’s skills. Some designs take inspiration from works that have been published, while others are influenced by unpublished pieces. A number of the designs on display utilize stock art images, which could have watermarks. Your understanding is appreciated as we encourage you to concentrate on the design’s merits and disregard any watermarks that could be apparent.
Design Brief:
McKinney’s middle grade novel tells the story of a stuttering boy who triumphs over his speech difficulties with the assistance of his loyal canine companion. I was responsible for creating the cover design, which is now complete.
Design Brief:
McKenzie crafted a humorous coming-of-age memoir on her experiences working at her mother’s antique store, that eventually she would come to own herself. Filled with humorous stories, the cover design had to capture the whimsy and tone of the story, while also giving representation to the store, F.R.O.G.
Design Brief:
Marshall’s memoir serves as a powerful inspiration for those seeking the courage to live out their dreams. Through various stories of her life, the author showcases her bravery, reflective mindset, and unwavering determination to pursue a life ofher choosing.
This not a complete cover, but serves as a design concept.
Design Brief:
Author Barry Maughan embarks on an extraordinary journey across the vast expanse of the African continent. Along the way, they collect a treasure trove of captivating stories and stunning photographs that encapsulate their adventures. While the title is currently a provisional working title, I was excited to bring his story to life through a captivating book cover.
Design Brief:
This collection of short poems offers a reflective tone and imbues commonplace objects and observations with a novel perspective. Through the exploration of gratitude, the author offers a unique perspective on life. Intended for readers aged 30 and above.
Design Brief:
A nonfiction business book about: Using both your right brain (creative) and left brain (analytical) to tackle time and marketing management for your small business. Stock art watermarks show through some of the designs. Please look past the watermarks.
Other Design Mockups Include:
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Korean-American Memoir
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Poetry
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Humorous Memoir
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Cookbook
My Process
Project Scope & Agreement
Meet with Client
Proposal And Agreement
Collect Signed Agreement
Obtain First Payment
Meet with Client
Proposal and Agreement
Collect Signed Agreement
Obtain First Payment
Cover Design and Delivery
Design Consultation
Begin with an initial consultation speaking with the author, editor,and/or publisher about concepts, themes, imagery and tone of the story.
Present Initial Concepts
I will work on presenting the author/publisher 2-3 concept designs. This can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks turnaround time.
Integrate Design Feedback
Collect feedback on colors, fonts, imagery, etc., and incorporate feedback in order to present the next round of designs.
Deliver Final Cover Files
Finalize design and export final files to author/publisher.
Design Consultation
Begin with an initial consultation speaking with the author, editor,and/or publisher about concepts, themes, imagery and tone of the story.
Present Initial Concepts
I will work on presenting the author/publisher 2-3 concept designs. This can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks turnaround time.
Integrate Design Feedback
Collect feedback on colors, fonts, imagery, etc., and incorporate feedback in order to present the next round of designs.
Deliver Final Cover Files
Finalize design and export final files to author/publisher.