Micaela Alcaino
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
Micaela Alcaino is a book cover designer and illustrator based in London. Selected as one of The Booksellers Rising Stars of 2021 and named Designer of the Year at the British Book Awards 2022, she has almost a decade of experience in her field working for both Penguin Random House and HarperCollins, then venturing to freelance in 2018. She currently works on projects in collaboration with most of the big publishing houses worldwide and is known for her covers such as Ariadne, Pandora, Empire of the Vampire, Careless and The Binding.
Her creative perspective has been shaped by her love of travel, her mixed cultural heritage and her appreciation of the fine arts.
“I have always been deeply passionate about mentorship, and it was a genuine honour to engage in mentoring alongside DPI. It is not only inherently rewarding but also holds considerable significance in our industry. Over the span of six months, I had the privilege of guiding and mentoring Ali, someone who not only is exceptionally talented but also exhibits a remarkable ability to absorb and apply the insights we explored together. I take great pride in having played a role in his development, and I firmly believe that he is one to watch in our industry!”