Book cover design

Fiction and non-fiction books

Nikki M Group provides a range of design services to produce book covers for print and digital publications including:

• soft and hard covers
• booklets and research reports
• one-off custom covers
• large-scale publication series.

Concept design

Great cover design is often the result of research, analysis, observation and creative artwork. The design process often includes:

• brainstorming ideas and concepts based on the story or intended use
• researching the target audience for visual connections to lifestyle or consumption
• understanding your unique market position and competitive advantage
• branding and developing narratives
• creating a strong visual identity that identifies with the target audience.

Image based design

Want a highly visual approach? We offer creative services including:

• image research
• permissions
• illustration
• layout design
• colour theory
• application of style
• branding.

Typography

Type is integral to cover design—exuding character and communicating:

• purpose
• mood
• style
• feeling
• tone.

Typography conveys ideas and can be embellished with design treatments including:

• colour
• character modification
• perspective
• scale
• embossing
• spot UV varnish
• foil
• graphics.

Digital book covers

We provide digital artwork services so you can optimise covers for digital distribution using technologies including:

• Acrobat PDF
• eBooks
• Apple Books

Showcase your publication with a memorable cover design.

Cover design for print

Nikki M Group offers print management services and works directly with book printers to set up specifications for quality artwork, which may include:

• colour management and specialty inks
• choosing cost-effective formats
• offset and digital output
• spine widths
• paper stock
• print embellishments
• case templates
• die-cutting
• binding.