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I'm a professional Book Cover Designer, YouTube Content Creator, and Digital Branding Specialist with over 18 years of experience helping authors, publishers, businesses, and creators build brands that capture attention and drive results. I specialize in Amazon KDP book covers, including fantasy, thriller, memoir, romance, self-help, and children's books. I create professional covers for eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers that don't just look beautiful—they spark curiosity, generate clicks, and convert browsers into buyers. Every cover is strategically designed to capture the essence of your story while standing out in today's competitive marketplace. Beyond cover design, I provide professional book formatting, typesetting, and interior layout design for Amazon KDP and print publishing, ensuring your book is polished from the first page to the last. For first-time clients, I include typesetting and formatting at no additional cost. I also offer Amazon KDP publishing support, including file preparation, uploading, platform compliance, marketing graphics, and promotional materials to help authors launch successfully. In addition to publishing services, I specialize in YouTube channel branding and growth. I design high-converting YouTube thumbnails, channel banners, profile branding, and visual identities that increase click-through rates and help channels stand out. I also create AI-assisted content, video concepts, titles, descriptions, Shorts strategies, and channel growth plans designed to maximize audience engagement and long-term growth. Whether you're launching a new YouTube channel or scaling an existing one, I can help you build a recognizable brand with compelling visuals and a content strategy that attracts subscribers and increases views. I currently collaborate with respected publishers including The Inkfluence and Dartfrog Publishing, and my portfolio includes multiple Amazon bestselling book covers, including Frenched, Tempting Promises, Broken Dreams, Forked, and Killing Justice. By combining professional graphic design, typography, illustration, branding, AI-powered creative workflows, and market research, I create designs and content that don't just look great—they perform. If you're unsure about the direction of your project, I'm happy to offer a free consultation before you hire anyone. Whether you're publishing your next bestseller or building the next successful YouTube channel, I'd love to help bring your vision to life. Contact me today to get started.

I help Etsy sellers, Shopify brands, and eCommerce businesses create products that rank higher, attract buyers, and generate sales. I own and manage two active Etsy shops with more than **490 active listings**, giving me hands-on experience in product research, trend analysis, AI-assisted design, Etsy SEO, listing optimization, mockup creation, and digital product development. I understand what it takes to build products that are not only visually appealing but also commercially successful. I provide complete product development services—from researching profitable niches to creating original artwork, writing SEO-optimized listings, and producing professional mockups ready for Etsy, Printify, Shopify, and other eCommerce platforms. **My Services** • Etsy SEO audits and listing optimization • eRank keyword research and competitor analysis • Print-on-Demand product design (Printify, Printful & Shopify) • AI-generated artwork using Midjourney, ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Canva • Product mockups and lifestyle imagery • Etsy titles, descriptions, attributes, and SEO tags • Digital product creation including planners, journals, workbooks, templates, coloring books, clipart bundles, printable wall art, educational resources, and PNG collections • Product research and niche validation • Branding and marketing graphics Across my Etsy businesses I've created products including: • Apparel and T-shirt graphics • Mugs and drinkware • Tote bags and accessories • Journals and stationery • Blankets and home décor • Wall art and printable décor • Personalized gifts • Clipart bundles and commercial PNGs • Educational resources and coloring books • Digital downloads and Canva templates My process starts with research. I analyze Etsy trends, search demand, competitors, and customer intent before developing products that are original, commercially viable, and optimized for search visibility. Whether you need a complete Etsy listing, AI-generated artwork, high-converting mockups, digital products, or a full SEO strategy for your shop, I can help. If you're looking for someone who understands Etsy, print-on-demand, AI workflows, and digital product development from concept to launch, I'd love to work with you.

I help agencies, brands, and businesses with graphic design work that is ready to launch, not ready to be revised ten times. My core specialisation is static Meta ad creatives, backed by broader experience across social media content, carousels, brand design, and print collateral. Over the past few years I have worked directly with established brands and performance marketing agencies across health and wellness, supplements, nutrition, fashion, e-commerce, healthcare, and the speaker and personal brand space. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score and long term agency relationships built around consistent monthly creative production. Work delivered includes brand assets, content banks, presentation design, and ready to use template systems alongside ongoing ad creative production. What I bring to every project: → Static Meta ad creatives built to convert and delivered ready to run → Social media content, carousels, and branded graphic design → Light video editing and basic short-form content assembly → Clean product focused layouts that put your offer front and centre → Ads delivered in multiple aspect ratios including 1:1, 4:5, and 9:16 → Built to your brand guidelines with fast turnaround and zero hand-holding → Campaign batches and ongoing production delivered on time every time I work best in ongoing relationships where I can become a true extension of your team. I am proactive by nature, which means I bring ideas and angles to the table rather than just waiting for a brief. I build systems around the work so nothing falls through the cracks, and once I am in, I run independently without needing constant direction. The long term agency relationships I have built on Upwork reflect exactly that. If you need a reliable graphic designer who delivers without the back and forth, send me a message and let's get started.

I am a methodical, analytical & hands on designer with a track record of being able to work well as part of a large or small team. I have a strong technical design ability with attention to detail. I'm passionate about exploring innovative ideas and practicing intelligent design and critical thinking by drawing inspiration from simplicity with a "form follows function" approach to design. With more than 15 years professional experience - 4 years Point of Sale, 5 years Safety Apparel, 6 years Product Design, I am ready to branch out as a freelancer. My skills will cover anything the project may require, including but not limited to; Project management, Research, Sketching, Prototyping, 3D modeling, Engineering and Designing for Manufacture.

Hey there! I'm Attilio, a freshly minted graphic designer bursting onto the scene with a passion for all things visual. Whether it's crafting eye-catching posters or designing trendy shirts, I thrive on bringing ideas to life through art.

Need eye-catching designs — fast? With 18+ years of experience, I create bold, professional designs that help brands stand out. I’m known for fast turnaround times, clear communication, and high-quality work that’s production-ready. Most projects are completed within 2–10 hours depending on complexity and revisions. Specialties: • Logo Design • Apparel & Promotional Mock-Ups • Vector Recreation & Cleanup • Embroidery-Ready Artwork • Laser Cutting Vectors • Textile CADs & Pattern Design • Booklets & Print Layouts • Packaging & Print Design What you can expect: • Fast turnaround without sacrificing quality • Strong communication throughout the project • Attention to detail • Professional, print-ready files • Affordable, high-impact design solutions Let’s bring your vision to life — quickly and professionally.