Book Cover Design

The Ice Series & Gold Rush
Author: Jennifer Comeaux | 2014–2016
Role: Designer

Overview

Designed the covers for four fiction books, including The Ice Series (3 books) and Gold Rush (1 book), collaborating with the author to create visually compelling, market-ready covers that captured the story and genre.

My Role & Approach

  • Developed concepts and layouts for each book cover
  • Edited and retouched author-provided photos, adding custom design elements
  • Selected typography, color palettes, and imagery to reflect the tone of each story
  • Managed technical requirements, including spine size adjustments and barcode placement
  • Delivered polished, print-ready covers while maintaining a cohesive look across the series

Results

  • Completed first professional book cover project, learning and applying print design standards
  • Created visually engaging covers that reflected the narrative and genre
  • Built a collaborative workflow with the author for future projects

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Typography & Layout Design

Read the Books

Interested in the stories behind the covers?

The Ice Series (3 books) and Gold Rush are available on Amazon:

The Ice Series: Crossing the Ice, Losing the Ice, Taking the Ice
Gold Rush