ABOUT ME

My name is Stephanie Mooney. I am a graphic designer, web developer, artist, and aspiring author currently living in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m a renaissance girl, a lover of all things creative. From the moment I learned to use my hands, I’ve been writing stories about princesses and sketching ballerinas.

Most of my training has been informal, and many of my skills are self taught. In 2006-07, I spent a year interning at a church in Louisiana, where I worked in their art and design department. In July 2007, they hired me as one of their designers. I worked there for three years, gaining experience in graphic design, advertising, set building, event planning, and product design.

After that, I found myself back in the midwest, where I began my career in freelance design. I’ve been freelancing steadily for the past four years. I’ve designed over five hundred book covers for indie authors, small publishers, and even a few of the “big six” publishers. I’ve worked with theater groups, musicians, and small businesses, and I enjoy working with clients of all kinds.

     

MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

 
I like simplicity. I love bright colors. I’m drawn to modern, minimalist styling with a vintage bent. I believe that both aesthetic and functionality are equally important. I believe a small budget is never an excuse for bad design; there’s always an economical solution. I believe that good design and its designers are hugely undervalued, but I also believe in offering affordable solutions for independent authors and small businesses.
 
If you are an author and would like to learn about my views on book cover design, please visit my resources for authors page to read some of my advice on cover design.
 

CLIENT REVIEWS

SHAUNA GRANGER

 
“I have worked with a few cover artists now and I can honestly say working with Stephanie Mooney was one of the best experiences I have had. Stephanie was professional and yet personable. Even when I had trouble expressing what exactly I was looking for in a cover, Stephanie was able to develop a beautiful piece of art that I am proud to have representing my novel.”
 

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EDWARD W. ROBERTSON

 
“Three years ago, I was looking for an artist to do a book cover. As soon as I saw Stephanie’s work, I knew she had the talent for what I had in mind.
 
Since then, I’ve learned she’s much more than a talented artist—she’s also a professional. She consistently delivers top-notch work, covers I’m proud to put my name on. She keeps me in the loop. And she hits the deadline time after time.
 
After dozens of projects together, I know I can count on her to get the job done, no exceptions—and that makes my job so much easier.”
 

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CIDNEY SWANSON

 
“Stephanie Mooney is one talented graphic artist! Give her an idea to run with and she’ll knock your socks off. Her sense of color is phenomenal. I love how she always provides two versions–often the one I never saw coming is the winner, and that is all because of her design know-how.
 
Stephanie, I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my latest covers. The colors are gorgeous, and the ideas you brought to the project really blew my mind. You’re one super-star designer in my book!”
 

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