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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/109/109262/attachment_109262505 "This book is about hidden truths about stock markets and investing that can cause you to lose money if you don't know them. I tried to convey this with a curtain being pulled up to reveal gears.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/108/108743/attachment_108743664 "I tried to capture productivity and finance by using the Wall Street bull tearing through the paper.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/103/103406/attachment_103406041 "Book cover for poetry book in the style of a classic composition notebook a teen would decorate.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/84/84234/attachment_84234032)
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/109/109535/attachment_109535326 "Author provided many retro references in the brief for style. Made a composite of several references.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/103/103018/attachment_103018551 "The author wanted to see 1. Smart looking Kids - (boys, girls, of different nationalities) 2. Lightbulb(s) - (Represents, \"Smart idea\") 3. Earth")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/85/85578/attachment_85578342 "Book cover for educational series.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/85/85076/attachment_85076526 "The contest holder wanted a redesign of a cover featuring a donut. I decided to make the donut huge and wrap the text around it.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/108/108562/attachment_108562824 "The author wanted a cover depicting a classic tricycle and a money bag.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/109/109020/attachment_109020491 "Author wanted chilling cover to convey the caged feeling for women who marry in India.")
About
Concept. Composition. Contrast.
Concept: Your book cover should have distinct meaning that is quickly understood by the viewer.
Composition: The text and visuals that make up your book cover design should have dynamic relationships and balanced placement.
Contrast: Legibility should not be an issue and design elements should be easily discernible from one another with use of color and texture.
I focus on these fundamental principles to make sure you book cover is a success.
Country:
Haiti.
Member since:
April 25, 2009
Reviews
"James is intuitive, thorough, and a pleasure to work with! "
Anonymous client
reviewed 28 days ago
"James is a pleasure to work with -- he has attention to detail and fulfills all our design project needs on time, if not early. "
Anonymous client
reviewed over 3 years ago
"Super-happy with James U. I received EXACTLY the artwork that I needed. Great execution and follow-through. My second project with him. Looking forward to more projects with him in the future. Best, Dan"
Dan Smigrod
reviewed almost 4 years ago
"This was hands down my best experience with 99Designs. I ran a contest a year ago for my second book, and the designer was great with design but not so good with my instructions and basic communication -- which I often had to repeat. With James, he is t..."
tmrg
reviewed almost 4 years ago
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"James has enormous talent and designed my cover with great imagination. He was easy to work with and I'll use him again."
dstrocen
reviewed almost 4 years ago
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"James did a fine job, exactly what I needed. I appreciate his quick responses as well, always spot on."
neilOt
reviewed almost 4 years ago
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"James U. created a book cover for the We Get Around Network Benchmark Pricing Study of 400+ Matterport Service Providers in the United States. He nailed our design objectives: Simple, Bold, Strong, Minimalistic, Modern and has Authority.
James was ..."
Dan Smigrod
reviewed almost 4 years ago
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"James produced an outstanding design that surpassed my expectations. He was very professional and accommodating in incorporating my requested edits, and it was a pleasure working with him."
mattTU
reviewed almost 4 years ago
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"Fantastic attention to detail as well as beautiful design. Excellent communication and comprehension. He executed my design accurately the first time and was more than willing to make as many edits as I needed to make it perfect. I was so happy with the..."
connectwithelle
reviewed about 4 years ago
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"James was the first one to submit a design in my contest, and he NAILED IT! Exactly the type of creativity I was looking for. Always very attentive to requests and eager to make sure I was completely satisfied with the design. As we tweaked it to per..."
glasshammer
reviewed over 4 years ago
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"Pondaa has been great! Highly recommend him."
Anonymous client
reviewed over 5 years ago
"What a great designer!
What an amazing experience!
Overall I am really happy with the experience and highly recommend Pondaa.
Regards,
Jacqui "
Anonymous client
reviewed over 5 years ago
"A fantastic cover designer and so easy to work with! I hope to work with him again."
Anonymous client
reviewed over 5 years ago
"Pondaa was fast, professional, dedicated and intuitive. Excellent work, beautiful design! 100% happy!"
Anonymous client
reviewed about 6 years ago
"Pondaa was great to work with from the very start. He offered tips as soon as he found my brief. Then, even his first design jumped out as a likely winner. As he refined it to my liking I couldn't believe the result - far better than I had ever hoped! A..."
sueX
reviewed about 6 years ago
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"Pondaa really captured what I was looking for with color, balance and visual messaging - perfectly. Very perceptive and easy to work with. I was so pleased with how well he captured my intent, I feel confident he will do the same with additional work...."
Anonymous client
reviewed about 6 years ago
"Communicative designer with a keen eye for detail. After having gone through the ringer with a previous design company, Pondaa was truly a breath of fresh air. He took the time to peruse my brief in full, and asked questions no other designer did. For ..."
indure_08
reviewed about 6 years ago
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"The designers were all great to work with and very creative. Would recommend highly. Thanks "
Anonymous client
reviewed about 6 years ago