Cover Design resources

Here, you'll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at how book covers are created.

Take a look through the articles to read about the publishing process – how design teams ideate, create and collaborate. See covers that never made it to shelves, hear from designers on why remembering the spine is important, spot the latest design trends, and read what it's like to recreate an iconic cover – before you tackle your own!

There are also three, totally free, recorded webinars on cover design, which include a Q&A with our designers. Make notes, sketch and play with typography during the workshops and see what you come out with.

Meet some of our in-house designers

The Designer Behind Penguin's Clothbound Classics | Work In Progress with Coralie Bickford-Smith

The Designer Behind Penguin's Clothbound Classics | Work In Progress with Coralie Bickford-Smith

The art of book cover design

The art of book cover design

Workshop webinars with our designers

How to turn a story into an impactful book cover | Penguin Cover Design Award

How to turn a story into an impactful book cover | Penguin Cover Design Award

How to design a book cover as part of a series | Penguin Cover Design Award

How to design a book cover as part of a series | Penguin Cover Design Award

How to effectively use typography on book covers | Penguin Cover Design Award

How to effectively use typography on book covers | Penguin Cover Design Award

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