As a doctoral candidate, you undoubtedly know that besides the content, the cover is an essential part of your thesis. Having a beautiful and fitting cover after years of research is crucial. Additionally, it can convey a specific message. We understand that you might find it challenging to design a cover that meets all your needs, which is why ProefschriftMaken is here to help. With standard layouts and creative designs, we offer various options for you to choose from. Interested in learning more about cover possibilities? Keep reading, contact us, or request a quote directly!
Why is a good cover so essential?
Every thesis is unique, and the cover is one element that can certainly make your thesis even more distinctive and personal. But that’s not the only reason why a high-quality thesis cover is crucial. The cover is the first thing readers see and can help make a positive first impression. A well-designed cover can reflect the professionalism and quality of the thesis.
Furthermore, a thesis cover often contains important information, such as the title and, if applicable, a subtitle. In some cases, thesis are part of a scientific series or have specific requirements from the university regarding the cover. Rest assured, ProefschriftMaken takes this into account during our service and ensures it is properly incorporated. Lastly, it’s also worth noting that covers may contain symbolic or thematic elements relevant to the thesis topic or the academic background of the candidate. This can enhance the significance and importance of the thesis.
Various options for a cover
If you choose ProefschriftMaken’s assistance to provide your thesis with a high-quality cover, you have several options. You can opt for a standard layout (€95), but we also offer the option to give your cover a more personal touch. In this case, you choose creative design (€295). Below, we’ll elaborate on both options.
Standard layout
Almost all our clients make use of this service at least minimally. This ensures your thesis gets a cover that meets all requirements. This includes spine thickness, crop marks, and correct positioning of images and text. We create a technically correct file of the cover and invitation as a bookmark, fully tailored to the PhD candidate’s preferences. These preferences can be provided as a text description or a simple example in PowerPoint, for instance. The key points are:
Text for the cover and invitation as a bookmark is provided in a Word file.
We then merge these into a graphic and printing file.
Creative design
Do you want to make your thesis cover even more personal? You can opt for creative design. In this case, you choose the designer who suits your taste, and, in consultation with you, a design is created from scratch. This yields beautiful results and is especially unique and perfectly tailored to you or the topic you’re researching for your thesis. Curious about the designers we work with for this service? You can find them here!
A professional and personal cover for your thesis? Contact us!
Are you also opting for a professional cover to make an impression on your thesis’s reader from the very beginning? Then ProefschriftMaken is the ideal partner to assist you! Request a quote directly from us or first contact our specialists so we can see how we can help each other.
