Custom Book and Cover Design

Beauty is Bone Deep

Learn How We Grow a Beautiful Face. Plus, Why Doing So Sustains Health of the Body and Mind. This image is made with AI and Photoshop. Midjourney was my main tool of choice. This idea took many iterations to get the specific requests and alterations for the author. For a full cover and back sleeve price range is $700 – $1,200 depending on amount of creative concepts required and amends before final art.

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Book cover design

The Shaken Cradle – A book cover design commissioned for a fictional book on witchcraft and child abuse – Typography, Photoshop were used on this project. This is a stock image that the author chose combined with typography. A relatively simple process. Budget for cover art like this is cost of image plus typography development for front, side, inside and back. $500 -$800 depending on scope of project. Book link here.

Book cover typography and Photoshop

Through thy bedroom window – I was asked to add detail to the original painting, extend the image and also do the font selection and typography. New additions included moss, rust, flipping, moon/earth, highlights, and the triangle detailing in the roof. Cost of Photoshop to an artist painting or supplied artwork range is $300 -$600 depending on scope. Typography is $110 per hour + fonts. Book link here.

Creative concepts

Every great design begins with a concept, and at Sunshine Design, we ensure yours is tailor-made to capture the essence of your book. Whether you’re based on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, or anywhere in Australia, our approach starts with a collaborative discussion about your project. We’ll dive into your goals, target readers, and the unique elements shaping your book’s design.

If you have a clear vision, we’ll bring it to life. If you’re exploring options, we’ll create multiple concept designs to show how your requirements can be transformed into distinctive, engaging visuals. Leveraging my Bachelor of Design, expertise in AI-driven tools, and illustration skills, I deliver creative solutions that stand out in today’s competitive market.

This is where working with a professional book designer truly makes a difference. You’ll see unique ideas and design possibilities that go beyond the ordinary, laying a strong foundation for the rest of your book’s design.
Timeline: 2 weeks

Typography that speaks to your audience

Typography is about more than just letters on a page—it shapes how readers connect with your content. With years of experience in typography and font pairing, I ensure your book design is both legible and visually captivating. Factors we consider include:

• Book size
• Audience demographics (e.g., younger or older readers)
• Print or digital formats (fonts behave differently on each medium)
• Cultural considerations

Using my experience in illustration and AI-assisted design, I blend artistic intuition with cutting-edge technology to select fonts that resonate with your readers and match your design concept. Every element—from chapter headings to captions—is thoughtfully chosen to enhance your book’s aesthetic appeal.
Timeline: 2 weeks

Expert layout and typesetting

The layout phase is where the magic happens. Combining typography, illustrations, photos, and charts, I craft a cohesive and professional grid-based design. Leveraging my skills in design practices like kerning, leading, and spatial organization, I ensure every page is polished and reader-friendly.

Special care is given to avoid design pitfalls like ‘widows’ and ‘orphans,’ while ensuring a consistent and clean structure. Whether you’re self-publishing or working with a commercial printer, your book will be visually stunning and structurally sound.
Timeline: 4 weeks

Revisions

Your satisfaction is my top priority. As part of my book design process, I welcome your feedback and make adjustments until you’re delighted with the final product.
Timeline: Ongoing until approval

Pre-Press Preparation for Print or Digital Publishing

When your book’s design is finalised, I’ll prepare professional files ready for commercial printing or digital distribution. Whether you need PDFs for a local printer on the Sunshine Coast or an online supplier across Australia, I’ve got you covered.
Timeline: 3 days

Whether you’re launching a novel, educational material, or a coffee-table book, my expertise as a book designer combines creativity, AI-driven innovation, and an eye for detail to bring your vision to life. Let’s create something remarkable together.

Stuart, Sunshine Design.

Combining techniques

This is a combination of a stock image for reference and using the hair from that image then pairing it with the head of the author taken with the same angle. A Turing effect is then added to the whole image. The cost for this type of artwork would be between $400 and $600.

Cover art

This is not a book cover, but shows a multimedia approach to design. Using a combination of real images, AI generation and typography, this artwork is derived from a particular style and specific brief. An Alice and Wonderland theme with a chosen colour palette. Cost would be $600 – $1200, depending on the number of creative concepts required. See the full process here.