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Your Book Deserves a Design as Powerful as its Story

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Your Book Deserves a Design as Powerful as its Story

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Testimonials

People Are Saying...

We value every feedback from our clients and we publish them online with a big pleasure.
Jodi Hrbek - Rock your Role as a Salesforce Admin
“I couldn’t be more pleased with their work. And I highly recommend them if you need a designer!”
Jodi Hrbek
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Tutti Taygerly
“Actually… I love my book cover. They were meticulous experts with the cover and interior design and fluidly adjusted to my tight schedule.”
Tutti Taygerly
Make Space to Lead
Addison Brasil
“Dino was an MVP working with grace and integrity through the process, the unexpected, and beyond. Truly grateful and could not recommend him more when looking for someone to help bring your vision to reality.”
Addison Brasil
First Year of Grief Club
Emma Stroud
“Dino is brilliant at what he does and I do not say that often. Without a doubt my book would not be the success it is without Dino’s brilliance.”
Emma Stroud
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“Covers are critical to an author’s success so do yourself a favor and get on Dino’s schedule for your next book.”
Skip Johnson
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"You can't judge a book by its cover, but you can sure sell a lot of books if you have a good one."

Our Philosophy

We Believe

A great book cover isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about strategy. It needs to catch the right reader’s eye, convey the book’s tone and genre in an instant, and create an emotional connection that compels readers to pick up the book and dive in.

In an overcrowded marketplace, a forgettable cover means a forgettable book. You only get one chance to make a first impression—so why leave it to chance?

Think of your book cover like a handshake. A firm, confident one tells people you mean business. A weak, awkward one? Well, that just makes things uncomfortable. A professionally designed cover is that strong, polished handshake that makes readers stop, take notice, and say, ‘Tell me more.’

What we hear frequently

Common Worries Authors Have:

“I don’t know what makes a great book cover.”
“What if my cover doesn’t match my genre or attract readers?”
“AI tools can make book covers—do I really need a designer?”

Why Our Professional Design is the Answer:

We don’t just make covers—we craft visual marketing tools that help books sell.
We guide you through the process, ensuring your book appeals to the right readers and stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Ready to Move Forward?

Let’s schedule a brief call to learn how our team can help bring your masterpiece to life.

AI vs. Professional Designers: Why Expertise Still Wins

AI tools for book cover design have come a long way, offering quick and budget-friendly solutions. They generate covers in minutes, often providing visually appealing designs based on prompts. But while AI has its perks, it has serious limitations when compared to working with a professional designer.

AI-Generated Covers: The Pros & Cons

Speed & Affordability

AI tools can produce a cover in minutes at a fraction of the cost of hiring a designer.

Basic Customization

Users can tweak colors, fonts, and layouts based on templates.

Lack of Strategy & Branding

AI doesn’t understand target audiences, genre trends, or marketing psychology.

Risk of Generic or Repetitive Designs

AI pulls from existing data, often leading to covers that look eerily similar to others.

No True Creative Collaboration

AI can’t brainstorm, refine, or interpret an author’s unique vision the way a designer can.

Potential Copyright Issues

Many AI-generated designs use elements that may not be fully original or commercially safe.

Why a Professional Designer is the Better Choice

professional book designer does more than just create a pretty cover—they craft a strategic, market-ready design that speaks directly to your audience. They analyze genre trends, consider typography and imagery that fit your book’s tone, and ensure the final product is both unique and high-impact. Unlike AI, a designer collaborates with you, refining your vision and adding a human touch that no algorithm can replicate.

At the end of the day, a book cover isn’t just an image—it’s a marketing tool. AI might generate something “good enough,” but when you want a bestseller-worthy cover that stands out in a competitive market, a professional designer is the way to go. After all, your book deserves more than a one-click solution—it deserves a cover as thoughtfully crafted as the words inside

Dino Marino Design

"Dino is the platinum standard of graphic designers for authors. He is a dream to work with. He not only creates gripping art, he is also friendly, responsive, flexible, patient and hard-working."