Professional Non-Fiction Book Cover Design
Budget: $30 – $250 CAD
I’m preparing a digest size (8.5" tall x 5.5" wide, 250 pages) adult non-fiction release and I need a polished, market-ready book cover that carries a consistently professional tone across the front, back, and spine. I’ll supply the manuscript page count, barcode location, back-cover copy, and any branding assets you may need.
You’ll translate these elements into a clean, authoritative design that will print flawlessly and look equally sharp in a thumbnail. Feel free to work in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop—whichever lets you control CMYK, 300 DPI resolution, and a 0.125" bleed on all sides.
I've attached a PDF showing the exact dimensions.
I have also attached an AI-generated design thumbnail that I like. This gives you an idea of my expectations.
Deliverables
• Print-ready PDF including front, back, and spine, sized to the final page count
• Source file (INDD, AI, or layered PSD) with all fonts linked or outlined
• One round of revisions after initial concept
Acceptance criteria
The file must pass print proof without flagging margins, spine text, or color space. and the overall aesthetic should convey credibility suited to an adult, professional audience.
You’ll translate these elements into a clean, authoritative design that will print flawlessly and look equally sharp in a thumbnail. Feel free to work in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop—whichever lets you control CMYK, 300 DPI resolution, and a 0.125" bleed on all sides.
I've attached a PDF showing the exact dimensions.
I have also attached an AI-generated design thumbnail that I like. This gives you an idea of my expectations.
Deliverables
• Print-ready PDF including front, back, and spine, sized to the final page count
• Source file (INDD, AI, or layered PSD) with all fonts linked or outlined
• One round of revisions after initial concept
Acceptance criteria
The file must pass print proof without flagging margins, spine text, or color space. and the overall aesthetic should convey credibility suited to an adult, professional audience.