ERELIS DESIGN
Creative Book Covers for Self-Published Authors
by Nada Orlić
Meet Nada Orlić
The Designer Behind Erelis Design
From a young age, I was captivated by the power of visual storytelling. I spent my early years drawing, dreaming of one day illustrating books. That passion naturally evolved into a lifelong career dedicated to helping authors bring their stories to life — visually, thoughtfully, and with heart.
I am a book cover designer, branding specialist, and the creative heart behind Erelis Design. With a background in graphic design and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Book Design from the Academy of Applied Arts, I have been working professionally in the field since 2005. In 2011, I shifted fully into freelance work, dedicating myself almost exclusively to book-related projects. Over the past fifteen years, I have designed thousands of book covers for authors around the world, helping stories find their audience through strong, beautiful first impressions.
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I believe that a book cover is far more than decoration — it is the first bridge between a story and its readers. My mission is to create covers that capture the essence of your book, reflect its soul, and connect instantly with readers, whether they find you in a crowded bookstore or while scrolling online. My goal is simple: to bring your vision to life and help your work stand out with authenticity and heart.
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At Erelis Design, I offer a full range of services to support self-published and independently published authors, including:
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Custom Book Cover Design (for eBooks, print editions, and audiobooks)
Interior Book Layout and Typesetting
Author Website Design (Wix and WordPress platforms)
Author Branding and Logo Design
Promotional Materials (trailers, banners, social media content)​
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Although I am the main designer and creative force behind Erelis Design, I occasionally collaborate with experienced editors, developers, and other creative professionals when projects require a broader team — always ensuring quality, consistency, and personal attention. When needed, I can also recommend trusted partners for services such as book editing and ghostwriting, providing a complete support system for your publishing journey.
Whether you are publishing your first novel or expanding an established series, my approach remains the same: collaborative, caring, and focused on bringing the unique spirit of your story to the surface.
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When I am not designing, you will often find me reading, sketching, photographing nature, or tending to my aquarium — always surrounded by creativity in some form.
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Let us work together to create a cover — and an author brand — that you will be proud to share with the world.
Trusted Collaborators
​While I personally create and oversee every project at Erelis Design, I occasionally collaborate with trusted professionals when a project requires specialized skills — such as website development, typesetting, or editing.
I am proud to work with talented colleagues who share my dedication to quality, creativity, and care for every author’s story.
Dejan
Dejan is a print book formatter with over a decade of experience and over 100 books completed for print.When he's not working, he enjoys board games and researching World War II history.
Jasna
Jasna is a freelance graphic designer and developer. When she's not helping the Erelis team with their creative writing, she's over at ZEPP focusing on creating brand identities and custom web design for startups and small businesses around the globe, or else she's fiddling with her plants or obsessively researching whatever new nonsense has captured her attention.
Nikola
Nikola is a visual communication design expert specialized in increasing brand value by putting the visual concept into the right context and environment.He has worked on creative projects for clients from all over the globe as a freelance designer and as an employee of a couple of companies in Hong Kong.
Lily
Lily founded Bookworms in 2020—a small studio for book formatting. She has been working as a book formatter in the printing and publishing industry for 25 years where she was responsible for Serbian editions of Workman's, Larousse's, Usborne's, DK's, Free Spirit's publications. The result is more than a thousand laid-out books in all genres!
She loves riding her bicycle, swimming, and walking with her dogs.
Emily
Emily holds a Master’s in Architecture and likes to make art in her free time.
She is specialized in drawing unique maps for fantasy worlds and cover design for indie authors.
Sayan
Sayan specializes in designing and developing modern, responsive websites that deliver a seamless user experience across all devices, with fast loading speeds and visually appealing layouts.
Luca
Luca have specialized in printable and digital publishing: books, eBooks, covers, children's books. His eBooks are encoded by hand.
Robert
With nearly 15 years of experience in the publishing industry and the technical skills required for publishing across multiple online platforms, Robert Louis Henry offers authors, students, and publishers the attention and pricing that larger companies and agencies are rarely willing or able to give. Specialization includes print book layout, eBook conversions, advice on distribution, editing, proofreading.
