Gabriel

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I am a versatile Graphic & Brand Designer specializing in high-impact book cover designs and cohesive visual identities that capture attention and tell compelling stories.

About

I am a versatile Graphic & Brand Designer specializing in high-impact book cover designs and cohesive visual identities that capture attention and tell compelling stories. Over the past 4 years, I have helped authors, publishers, and businesses transform ideas into stunning visual assets that connect with their target audience.

What I Do & My Experience

  1. Book Cover Design: I craft market-ready, genre-specific book covers (e-book, print, and audio) that stand out on digital shelves and drive reader engagement.

  2. Brand Identity: From logo creation and color palettes to full brand guidelines, I build distinct visual systems that give businesses a strong market presence.

  3. Graphic Design: I deliver clean, strategic graphics for print and digital media, including marketing collateral, social media assets, and promotion materials.

What Makes Me Stand Out

  1. Strategic Visual Storytelling: I don’t just make designs look good. I design with purpose, ensuring every element aligns with marketing goals and audience expectations.

  2. End-to-End Collaboration: I maintain clear, efficient communication from initial concepts to final deliverables, ensuring your vision is brought to life seamlessly and on schedule.

Whether you’re an author launching your next bestseller or a brand looking to elevate its image, I am here to bring your vision to life. Let’s collaborate!

Languages

  • YorubaFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Life Sciences
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Other

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Projects · 6

Digital Cookbook & Ebook Design – "5-Minute Recipes E-Book"

The Brief The client needed a fresh, modern, and easy-to-read ebook layout for a digital cookbook targeting busy individuals ("5-Minute Recipes E-Book: Quick & Delicious Meals for Busy People"). The visual style needed to feel vibrant, organized, and approachable, allowing readers to skim recipes and instructions effortlessly on digital screens or printed pages. What I Made Cover & Interior Branding: Designed a bold, high-energy cover featuring a punchy headline and vibrant culinary photography. Structured Interior Spreads: Built clean intro spreads ("Who Is This For?", "How to Use This E-Book") and recipe pages using light yellow content cards, high-contrast typography, and intuitive visual icons for quick readability. Recipe Spreads & Media Integration: Arranged multi-page recipe guides (such as Avocado Toast with Egg and Berry Banana Smoothie) pairing crisp step-by-step instructions with clear, appetite-appealing image placement. The Result Delivered a complete, well-organized digital cookbook layout that transforms simple recipes into an engaging, professional e-book. The functional hierarchy makes cooking instructions easy to follow, providing an enjoyable user experience for busy readers.

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Horror Novel Book Cover Design – "The House at 3:17"

The Brief The client needed an atmospheric, spine-chilling book cover design for a horror fiction novel titled "The House at 3:17" by author Elias Morrow. The cover had to capture a sense of dread and mystery, featuring a dark, abandoned house, an eerie glowing window, and a ticking clock theme that hooks thriller and horror readers instantly. What I Made Full Wrap-Around Book Cover: Designed a complete physical book wrap (front cover, spine, and back cover) featuring dark, moody art direction with a full-moon night sky, silhouetted architecture, and stark red-and-white typography. Typographic Hierarchy & Spine Layout: Engineered high-contrast title typography with blood-red accents (3:17), alongside a clean back-cover blurb layout complete with a publishing imprint logo, barcode placement, and spine text. Atmospheric Details: Integrated suspenseful elements like the lone figure approaching the house and the back-cover teaser text to pull readers into the horror narrative. The Result Delivered a professional, genre-defining horror book cover that commands attention on digital bookshelves and looks striking in print. The gripping visual composition establishes an instant mood of suspense and fear, perfectly aligning with the book's chilling premise.

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Book Cover & Journal Design – "Healing Through Reflection"

The Brief The client required a peaceful, emotionally resonant book cover and journal workbook design for a guided personal growth publication titled "Healing Through Reflection". The cover needed to immediately convey themes of tranquility, introspection, and emotional healing to appeal to readers looking for self-care and mindfulness tools. What I Made Cover Concept & Art Direction: Designed a serene, painterly cover featuring a tranquil sunrise landscape over water, establishing a calm and hopeful visual tone. Typography & Title Treatment: Balanced elegant, flowing script typography for the main title with clean, structured tracking for the subtitle ("A Guided Journal for Emotional Healing, Self-Awareness & Personal Growth") to ensure high legibility. Layout & Composition: Handled the overall book cover layout, integrating the author's name and harmonious color palettes that create a comforting tactile feel on physical print or digital thumbnails. The Result Delivered a professional, market-ready book cover that bridges the gap between commercial appeal and emotional depth. The finished design successfully connects with its target audience of readers seeking mindfulness and wellness resources.

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Corporate Product Catalog & Brand Brochure – Interior Solutions

The Brief The client needed a modern, landscape-oriented corporate catalog and brochure design to highlight their interior decor and window treatment product lines (curtains, blinds, motorized systems, tinted film, and wall panels). The design needed to clearly communicate technical product features and installation services in a sleek, executive layout. What I Made Landscape Editorial Layout: Designed a clean horizontal layout structured for print and digital viewing, utilizing a sophisticated sage green and dark contrast color palette. Product Showcase Grid: Created a visual layout grid pairing high-resolution photography with category labels (Curtains, Blinds, Motorized, Tinted Film, Wall Panel) to present diverse offerings clearly. Structured Specification Spread: Formatted an easy-to-read "Features" section using clean typography and bulleted highlights to present product benefits—such as blackout comfort, smart home compatibility, and eco-friendly materials—alongside showroom imagery. The Result Delivered a high-end, commercial-grade catalog that effectively functions as both a sales tool and a brand piece. The structured visual hierarchy simplifies complex product options, helping potential buyers easily navigate choices while instilling trust in the client's craftsmanship.

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Ebook & Workbook Template Creator – 50-Page Brand & Course Layout

The Brief The client needed a comprehensive, high-end 50-page ebook and workbook template designed for coaches, creators, and online educators. The layout had to be versatile, clean, and aesthetically polished while offering a structured framework for educational content, worksheets, modules, and goal-tracking exercises. What I Made Comprehensive Multi-Page Layout: Designed a cohesive 50-page template system featuring warm beige and neutral tones, minimalist serif typography, and elegant arched frames. Interactive & Functional Spreads: Developed engaging workbook sections including "Wheel of Life" balance charts, structured priority funnels, module intro pages, and "Kind Words" testimonial layouts. Asset Integration: Blended elegant lifestyle imagery with clean text blocks, creating a balanced design that feels both premium and approachable for end-users. The Result Delivered a professional, user-friendly template suite that creators can easily customize for their own courses and digital products. The polished, editorial design elevates the perceived value of the educational content and streamlines the user learning experience.

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The Brief

The client needed an elegant, highly structured cookbook design for a premium baking guide focused on artisanal strawberry desserts (Merengue de Morango, Bombom de Morango, and Mil Folhas). The layout needed to present complex culinary steps, specialized utensils, and recommended ingredient brands in a visually appealing, easy-to-read editorial format.

What I Made

  • Editorial Layout & Typesetting: Designed a rich, vintage-inspired layout featuring deep burgundy tones, elegant script headers, and crisp typography for maximum readability.

  • Visual Information Hierarchy: Created custom visual spreads including an annotated “Utensílios” (Utensils) page with isolated product shots and a styled “Marcas” (Recommended Brands) illustrated shopping cart layout.

  • Recipe Spreads: Structured clear multi-column recipe pages pairing full-bleed, mouth-watering food photography with step-by-step instructions and structured ingredient lists.

The Result

Delivered a complete, publication-ready cookbook layout that elevates the home-baking experience. The cohesive visual identity seamlessly balances aesthetic charm with practical utility, giving the client a professional digital and print product that stands out in the culinary niche.

Editorial Cookbook Design & Brand Layout
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Work experience

Freelance Graphic & Brand Designer · Self-EmployedMar 2026 – Mar 2026 · 1 mo

Partnered with authors, startups, and established businesses to transform concepts into high-impact visual stories, managing end-to-end design workflows from initial sketches to final delivery.

Lead Book Cover Designer · Independent Publishing & DesignJan 2026 – Feb 2026 · 2 mos

Designed over 40 market-ready e-book, print, and audio book covers tailored to specific genres, driving reader engagement and elevating authors' branding on digital storefronts.

Senior Brand & Visual Designer · CreativePulse StudioDec 2025 – Dec 2025 · 1 mo

Spearheaded end-to-end visual identity and graphic design projects across print and digital media. Collaborated closely with clients and cross-functional teams to build strategic brand guidelines, high-converting marketing collateral, and engaging social media assets that elevated brand visibility and market presence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of Manchester2019 – 2026

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