SleepyCat Studios is a director-led creative studio specialising in custom, illustration-first book cover design. We blend narrative insight with visual strategy to create covers that honour your story and connect with readers.
While every book is different, each project moves through a shared creative philosophy rooted in thoughtful research, tonal analysis, and strong conceptual direction. Whether subtle or bold, each cover is shaped with purpose, using composition, colour, and space to reflect both narrative and genre.
Every design is a unique response to the story it holds—professionally guided, creatively led, and built to last.
Who we are
Catch a glimpse into SleepyCat Studios’ visual language and artistic style.
These concept covers reflect the moods, themes, and visual storytelling we’re drawn to at SleepyCat Studios. Each one captures the kind of atmosphere we bring to every custom-illustrated project.
While all client work will be fully custom-illustrated, these designs offer a sense of our creative vision.
Our Collaborative Process
✒ You share your story
We begin by listening. Every detail you offer, your themes, your tone, your characters, helps us step into your world. We ask questions, not just to understand, but to feel it with you.
✒ We sketch the soul of your book
From your vision, we create visual directions, thoughtful, tailored concepts designed to reflect the mood and magic of your manuscript.
✒ Your voice stays central
This is a conversation. Your feedback helps us refine the work into something that doesn’t just look beautiful, but feels right.
✒A design you’re proud to share with the World
What we create together is a cover you can stand behind, a visual doorway that resonates deeply with your story and your audience. We listen, ask questions, and get to know your story.
We occasionally bring on illustrators, typographers, and other artists for select projects. If your work feels aligned with the tone and vision of SleepyCat Studios, we’d love to see your work.