Portfolio
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/117/117024/attachment_117024989 "Combining the sepia vintage photograph with a deep pink color, this design catches the eye and makes a statement.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/114/114776/attachment_114776878 "The cover employs strong contrasts to stand out and be legible even in thumbnail size. In the design I used a chess knight figure associated with US army PSYOP and played with the idea of deception.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/110/110168/attachment_110168457 "The brief for this design called for a cover that would appeal to Christian women without looking 'churchy'. The choice of image, fonts, and colors evokes both vulnerability and hope.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/112/112657/attachment_112657787 "This cover design for a guided journal revolves around the idea of tabula rasa. Keeping this journal a person can choose what the concentrate on and therefore who they are.")
:format(webp)/99designs-work-samples/work-sample-designs/3438545/658a62a6-86aa-46ac-bccb-52ee6cb7c95d "The imagery of the cover plays both with the title of the book as well as with the message of hope that the book delivers. I used optimistic yellow colors and paired them with delicate and elegant fonts. The cover is unique while still fitting within the genre of Christian non-fiction. Even though the cover makes use of stock image, the careful selection and rendering ensures that no other cover on the market will look similar.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/114/114194/attachment_114194818 "I loved the idea of designing a cover inspired by a stained glass window!
For the title I hand-stylized the Cormorant Garamond font (a google font, free for commercial use). To represent the grave subject of the book I chose a quiet, bleak color palette.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/134/134514/attachment_134514047 "Using images from the family's life as well as locations, I created a collage that through the subtle use of colors both evokes nostalgia and implies the differences between the family's old home in South Africa and their new home in the USA.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/124/124829/attachment_124829072 "A version of the design incorporating the main protagonists.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/109/109458/attachment_109458178 "This design is for a series of of dark short stories. All stories are set in the same high-fantasy world and tied together by the theme of death.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/143/143036/attachment_143036864 "Upon the client's request, this cover needed to include a lot individual images hinting at the plot of the book. In order to achieve a pleasing coherence all the images were edited in a unified color palette and the title was given a strong dominance. Thus the cover 'reads' easily when seen as a thumbnail and intrigues with details when seen up close.
The back cover copy is organized with the help of color and font weight to accommodate a lot of text in a clear and legible way.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/113/113801/attachment_113801608 "The design combines the elements of modern technology, surveillance, and cloning. The glitch effect gives the cover an edgy, thriller feel.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/109/109203/attachment_109203116 "Simple, serious design for a series of books about the post-war economy of Vietnam. The design clearly establishes the continuity while incorporating distinguishing elements for each of the books.")
À propos
Hello,
my name is Maria and I specialize in book cover design.
Would you agree that the job of a book cover is to delight and to communicate? I believe that the best covers achieve this because they’re born from passion and are tailored through cooperation between the author and the designer.
My work is a lot of fun and I want to make sure that you, too, enjoy the experience.
Membre depuis:
17 septembre 2018
Évaluations
"Bygrove Studio is hands down one of the most excellent individuals to work with, from her very thoughtful investment into the design to her impeccable customer service. I can't say enough good things about her. She will be my go-to for future projects!!"
lenee.pezzanD
évalué il y a plus de 2 ans
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"I could not be more pleased with this designer! Her thoughtfulness and concern for this book's success is unmatched. She was very intentional in her design to not only ensure spot-on symbolism, but even considered how it would standout from every other ..."
lenee.pezzanD
évalué il y a plus de 2 ans
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"I really enjoyed working with the designer. She was very professional, knew how to implement the changes I asked for and gave me great advise and suggestions. Especially for someone like me, who did this for the very first time, it was a great help and ..."
sandra.giebel
évalué il y a environ 3 ans
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"I will remember New Year's Eve 2020/2021 for the moment in the afternoon, near the end of my 99Designs competition, when Maria's beautiful design came in! It's a great pleasure to work with her, she is creative and responsive, and I hope to collaborate ..."
samira.lazarovic
évalué il y a environ 4 ans
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