Hi, I’m Alexander von Ness. I bring nearly 30 years of graphic design experience and over a decade as an art director at a leading branding agency. I specialize in creating market-ready book covers that grab attention and sell, collaborating with bestselling authors to translate stories into designs that resonate with readers across genres—from fiction to non-fiction. Now I’m expanding my focus to work with publishers, offering industry insight and a proven track record in driving results in a crowded marketplace. I blend creativity with market trends and reader psychology to ensure every cover is stunning and effective, while guiding and mentoring fellow designers along the way.

Alexander von Ness

Hi, I’m Alexander von Ness. I bring nearly 30 years of graphic design experience and over a decade as an art director at a leading branding agency. I specialize in creating market-ready book covers that grab attention and sell, collaborating with bestselling authors to translate stories into designs that resonate with readers across genres—from fiction to non-fiction. Now I’m expanding my focus to work with publishers, offering industry insight and a proven track record in driving results in a crowded marketplace. I blend creativity with market trends and reader psychology to ensure every cover is stunning and effective, while guiding and mentoring fellow designers along the way.

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Hi, I’m Alexander von Ness.

I bring nearly 30 years of graphic design experience and over a decade as an art director at a leading branding agency.

I specialize in creating market-ready book covers that grab attention and sell, collaborating with bestselling authors to translate stories into designs that resonate with readers across genres—from fiction to non-fiction.

Now I’m expanding my focus to work with publishers, offering industry insight and a proven track record in driving results in a crowded marketplace.

I blend creativity with market trends and reader psychology to ensure every cover is stunning and effective, while guiding and mentoring fellow designers along the way.

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Language

Croatian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Lead Designer at Nessgraphica
January 1, 2011 - Present
Designed hundreds of book covers for self-published authors and indie publishers, with an emphasis on the Amazon market. Mastered the technical requirements for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark to ensure print and eBook readiness. Mentored junior designers and provided creative direction for publishing projects.
Art Director at Studio for Visual Communications LLC
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2009
Led creative teams in developing visual branding strategies. Managed design projects from concept to completion, ensuring consistency across all visual materials. Worked closely with clients to develop brand identities that align with their vision and market positioning.
Founder & Lead Designer at Nessgraphica.com
January 1, 2011 - Present
Founded Nessgraphica.com and designed hundreds of book covers for self-published authors and indie publishers, with an emphasis on the Amazon market. Mastered the technical requirements for Amazon KDP and IngramSpark to ensure print and eBook formats are optimized. Mentored junior designers and provided creative direction across publishing projects.

Education

Electrical and Electronics Engineering at COU ETK
January 1, 1997 - January 12, 2026
Electrical and Electronics Engineering at COU ETK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Book Cover Design | If Truth Be Told

    The goal of this project was to create a visually compelling and market-appropriate book cover that captures the essence of the story and connects with its target readers.

    I developed a custom design concept that balanced strong typography, professional composition, and genre-specific visual cues.