Bianca Bordianu
Book Cover Designer
Favorite genre: I love to design and read fantasy books!
This week I had the opportunity to interview Bianca Bordianu, a graphic designer specializing in book cover design. The cover of a book is a potential reader’s first impression of a book. Bianca’s beautiful designs will help you capture your audience. She is open for commissions if you are looking for an experienced professional designer to create your cover. Check out her website for details and read below for more insight on book cover design.
Jennifer Franz Griffith: What is the job of a book cover?
Bianca: A book cover is an author's best marketing asset. It is what will capture a potential reader's attention. While the saying is "don't judge a book by its cover," that's EXACTLY what readers do. If your cover doesn't make someone want to read it, it's not doing its job!
JFG: In your opinion, should the author's name or the title of the book be more prominent on the cover?
Bianca: This varies case by case. If you're a well-known author with a large fanbase, making your name the prominent part of the cover could be a good idea since many people will buy a book purely based on the author's past work. If you're not well-known, the title of the book should be most prominent as this will entice a potential reader!
JFG: What book cover trends do you see for this year?
Bianca: I definitely see historical regency becoming a trend this year (thanks to the Bridgerton being a hit on Netflix!)
JFG: What is your process for designing a book cover with an author?
Bianca: The first step is ideating. The author tells me in great detail what they would like to see on the cover, and I bring it to life! While I take the author's input, I also research their genre and market trends to ensure that their book will not only stand out as a cover, but also fit into the market.
JFG: What should an author have their cover designed by a professional instead of creating it themselves?
Bianca: If you want your book to sell, hiring a professional cover designer is imperative! Professional designers understand the anatomy of a successful book cover, market trends, printing requirements, and we have the tools to create an outstanding cover. Most authors don't want to spend months (or even years) writing a book that no one will read, so a professional book cover is key!
You can follow Bianca on social media or check out her website.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbordianudesign
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/bbordianucoverdesign
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/bbordianucoverdesign
Twitter: www.twitter.com/bbordianudesign
Website: www.bbordianudesign.com