I mocked up multiple book sleeve for one of my favorite books, Think Again, by Adam Grant.

The design challenge consisted of two elements: Typography and Illustration. I used In design, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

Step one …

The problem.

I realized…

Even with color, the cover is not interesting enough! The book made me THINK. And that is what I want the cover to convey.

…The Drafting Board

Typography

Typography

For inspiration, I practiced my ABC’s with typography!

NOT to pick favorites but…

This one is definitely my favorite.

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

The Draft

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Final design 。˚ °➶

-Change-

I found the use of illustration on the spine distracting and confusing.