Service Overview

This 6-week intensive service teaches the design principles that make books visually compelling and commercially successful. Learn from award-winning designers how to create professional covers, format interiors, and optimize your book's visual presentation for both print and digital platforms.

Whether you're a self-publishing author, aspiring designer, or publishing professional, this service equips you with the technical and artistic skills to create publication-quality designs.

Duration

6 Weeks

Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Time Commitment

8-10 hours/week

Delivery

Live Online + Design Projects

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

What You'll Learn

Design fundamentals: color, typography, composition, and visual hierarchy
Cover design: creating eye-catching covers that sell
Typography: selecting and pairing typefaces for maximum impact
Layout and formatting: professional interior design standards
Print specifications and technical requirements
Digital design optimization for e-books and online platforms
Using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Building a professional design portfolio

Service Modules

Module 1: Design Foundations

Color theory, typography basics, and design principles.

Module 2: Cover Design

Creating compelling covers from concept to final artwork.

Module 3: Typography Mastery

Font selection, pairing, and readability for books.

Module 4: Interior Design

Professional layout, margins, and formatting standards.

Module 5: Print & Digital

Technical specifications for different publishing formats.

Module 6: Capstone Project

Design a complete book with cover and interior layouts.

Who Should Get Started

Authors wanting professional-looking book designs
Aspiring book designers and graphic designers
Publishing professionals seeking design expertise
Self-publishers wanting to DIY their book design
Anyone passionate about visual storytelling

Service Instructor

Margaret Tran is an award-winning designer with 18 years of experience designing books across multiple genres and formats. She has designed covers for major publishers and teaches internationally recognized design principles.

Book design & cover art