Our Process
From brief to finished book
A transparent, four-step process designed to keep projects moving without sacrificing craft.
01
Day 1–2
Discovery & Brief
We learn everything about your book, audience, and vision.
What happens
- Complete our design brief questionnaire
- Share your manuscript, synopsis, and comparable titles
- Discuss genre expectations, mood, and visual preferences
- Review competitive covers in your category
02
Day 3–8
Concept Design
We explore multiple creative directions and present our strongest concepts.
What happens
- Research genre trends and marketplace positioning
- 2–3 distinct design concepts presented
- Typography exploration and color studies
- Thumbnail visibility testing
03
Day 9–12
Refine & Perfect
Your feedback guides us to the final design. We iterate until it's right.
What happens
- Detailed feedback rounds (unlimited revisions)
- Fine-tune colors, typography, and composition
- Test across devices and platforms
- Prepare print specifications if applicable
04
Day 13–14
Deliver & Launch
Production-ready files delivered for every platform you need.
What happens
- Final files in all required formats
- Print-ready PDFs with bleed and crop marks
- ePub and Kindle file validation
- Social media promotional graphics
- Optional: Marketing asset creation