Every book has its own voice.
We design book covers that feel as intentional as the stories behind them. bookcovers-design.com is a subdivision of NM Design, a studio led by Lisbon-based art director and photographer Nuno Moreira.
With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, and a particular passion for books, Nuno has collaborated with publishers, small presses, literary agents, and independent authors worldwide.
As you might have already seen, our work is varied and emphasizes mood, atmosphere, tension, color dynamics and striking type arrangements— always shaped by a sharp attention to detail. Each design is crafted to capture the essence of the book and resonate with readers.
We believe every book is different and should be addressed in a precise manner. A book cover should be individualized and hopefully imaginative. Most importantly, we believe books should be evocative and stimulant to the mind/eye, therefore addressed beyond literalism.
Our approach blends conceptual thinking with diverse influences — from cinema and painting to music and architecture — and is grounded in close, thoughtful communication with our clients.
All covers are developed after reading the manuscript and built from original artwork tailored to the book.
Select clients:
Princeton University Press
Dalkey Archive Press
Summerhouse Publishing
Rose Ankh Publishing
Fordham University Press
Galileo Publishing
Editorial Estampa
Painted Blind Publishing
Trident Media Group
Barco Bêbado
Dreamwork Collective
Lucky Bat Books
Rising Action Publishing
Verso da Kapa
Tell Me Press
Dinalivro
Blackbird Books
Mill Books
Atticus Books
Bento Books
PS Publishing
Spore Press
Caixa Alta
etc
We design book covers that feel as intentional as the stories behind them. bookcovers-design.com is a subdivision of NM Design, a studio led by Lisbon-based art director and photographer Nuno Moreira.
With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, and a particular passion for books, Nuno has collaborated with publishers, small presses, literary agents, and independent authors worldwide.
As you might have already seen, our work is varied and emphasizes mood, atmosphere, tension, color dynamics and striking type arrangements— always shaped by a sharp attention to detail. Each design is crafted to capture the essence of the book and resonate with readers.
We believe every book is different and should be addressed in a precise manner. A book cover should be individualized and hopefully imaginative. Most importantly, we believe books should be evocative and stimulant to the mind/eye, therefore addressed beyond literalism.
Our approach blends conceptual thinking with diverse influences — from cinema and painting to music and architecture — and is grounded in close, thoughtful communication with our clients.
All covers are developed after reading the manuscript and built from original artwork tailored to the book.
Select clients:
Princeton University Press
Dalkey Archive Press
Summerhouse Publishing
Rose Ankh Publishing
Fordham University Press
Galileo Publishing
Editorial Estampa
Painted Blind Publishing
Trident Media Group
Barco Bêbado
Dreamwork Collective
Lucky Bat Books
Rising Action Publishing
Verso da Kapa
Tell Me Press
Dinalivro
Blackbird Books
Mill Books
Atticus Books
Bento Books
PS Publishing
Spore Press
Caixa Alta
etc
Press:
The Fiddleback
Reedsy
Black Flowers
If you have questions regarding your book project, or wish to commission work, we would be happy to hear from you.