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Design Devices: Drips

Drip, drip…
byZoe Norvell
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Design Devices

Design Devices: Drips

Drip, drip…
byZoe Norvell
Views: 194
Design Devices

Who wants a dry book cover? No thanks. Drips are way more fun.

From ink to oil, watercolor to blood, here are 12 designers who have utilized a drip to achieve a truly 3D effect. Explore the tag drip for even more covers featuring drippy goodness!

Today’s blog post cover artwork from borrows from Henry Petride’s design for Feeding The Monster.

Harrow by Joy Williams

Designer: Kelly Blair

The Secret World of Oil by Ken Silverstein

Designer: Matt Dorfman

Crude Britannia by James Marriot & Terry Macalister

Designer: Steve Leard

The Investigator by John Sandford

Designer: Tal Goretsky

I Did It For You by Amy Engel

Designer: let us know!

Your Heart Is The Size of A Fist by Sunil Yapa

Designer: let us know!

Sorry To Disrupt The Peace by Patty Yumi Cottrell

Designer: Sunra Thompson

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai

Designer: Elizabeth Yaffe

Feeding The Monster by Anna Bogutskaya

Designer: Henry Petrides

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Designer: let us know!

The God Of The Woods by Liz Moore

Designer: Grace Han

O Beautiful by Jung Yun

Designer: Young Jin Lim

How to Find the Best Book Cover Designer for Drippy Cover

The “best” book cover artist is subjective and varies according to an author’s specific vision and style preference. However, platforms like the INeedABookCover Jobs Board have made it easier for authors to find and collaborate with talented, professional designers like the ones listed in this article. Use the Jobs Board to share your project’s creative brief with our vetted listserv of 400 designers!

If you enjoyed this listicle, be sure to check out the “Design Devices” series to explore other elements commonly used on book covers such as clouds, paintings, and balls of crumpled paper.

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Zoe Norvell

Zoe has been in the publishing world since 2011 and currently lives in Washington, DC.

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Designer Requirements

Only a carefully curated group of designers are given access to the creative briefs posted on the INABC Jobs Board. This system ensures that clients receive top-notch, focused proposals from professionals whose talents have been vetted. 

All designers who will be bidding on your cover design have applied to receive job notifications and have been approved by the INABC admin team. Our approved designers:

  • Are professional book cover designers, not simply generalist graphic designers.
  • Have been working in the industry for a minimum of 3 years, usually more.
  • Must demonstrate a contemporary aesthetic, creating work that feels current and relevant to today’s book design market. We seek professionals who stay informed on industry trends while pushing boundaries with innovative, forward-thinking designs. Our designers know that our clients are not looking for designs that feel “dated.”
  • Work on multiple book cover projects in any given month
  • Are committed to delivering high-quality, original designs tailored to each client’s unique vision. 
  • Do NOT sell or offer book cover premades. At INABC, we do not condone the offering of pre-made book covers. We are fans of highly bespoke cover work.
  • Do NOT use AI-generated imagery in their commercial work.
  • Have accessible online portfolios showcasing book cover work that are easy for anyone to review.
  • Have extensive experience working with self-publishing authors AND commercial presses.
  • Are available and excited to receive these weekly briefs.

If you are contacted by a designer that doesn’t align with the requirements described above, we ask that you please contact the INABC admin team at ineedabookcover.assistant@gmail.com.

Designer Disclaimer

INABC is not a full-service design agency. It’s a curated directory that helps you connect directly with talented freelance designers. Each designer handles their own pricing, process, and contracts. We encourage you to communicate clearly with your chosen designer and to review their portfolio carefully to make sure they’re a good fit for your project. Designers and authors are expected to draft, negotiate, and sign their own contracts to ensure that expectations, deliverables, and rights are clearly outlined before any work begins.

While we do our best to curate a talented community, INABC is not involved in the collaborations that follow and we cannot guarantee the outcome of individual projects with specific designers. If you run into an issue with a designer that you find from using INABC, we are open to learning about your experience, but ultimately, INABC will not be involved in any specific disputes. For more information, visit the For Authors page and read our Terms & Conditions.
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