It’s been a while since I compiled a selection of publication covers that caught my eye. Now that we’re into 2025, I feel that it might be a good time to restart the habit. My love for cover designs goes back to my college days and years in publishing. I haven’t designed a commercial publication cover for quite a while, and I’d like to change that this year.
Some senior roles ask for 6–10 years of experience, yet candidates with double or even triple that often hear, “You have too much experience.” Why?
In today’s fast-paced world, design often gets reduced to quick fixes and visual polish. However, design should tackle root causes, not just symptoms. By embracing system-level thinking, we can create solutions that are fit for purpose. Solutions that build solid foundations for a better society and planet.
In our always-on culture, being ‘busy’ has become normal. It robs us of the space to truly think.
I often hear people say, ‘If only I had time to think things through.’ But I wonder: is it really a lack of time—or is it a lack of willingness?
A couple of weeks ago David Hieatt asked “what business are you really in?”
For me, as a designer, I thought this was easy to answer.
I’m a designer, I’m in the business of solving problems.
Book and magazine cover designs are an essential aspect of the publishing industry. They are usually the first thing that catches a reader’s eye, and often, can make or break a book’s success. A great cover design not only reflects the content of the book or magazine but also appeals to the target audience.