2nd assignment : Book Cover redesign

Artwork - For this assignment, I would like you to design two variations of a book cover. This cover will be used for a printed trade-sized paperback and for an ebook. Select an existing hard-bound book, paperback or textbook and redesign the front cover. What is the essential message or key aspect of this book? Communicate this message through the new cover's design, image and font selection. I recommend selecting a single, effective image.

Written portion - For the written portion of this assignment, you will need to write:

  1. In one sentence, define the key element of this book that you need to visually communication
  2. Define the book's target audience (who is this book written for?)
  3. What font(s) did you select. Discuss your selection(s)
  4. What is the emphasis of this cover. Discuss how and why you made this the emphasis
  5. Discuss the differences in design between the two versions (the ebook is wider).

 

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  Font File Formats
    Design Principles
   

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Begin this assignment by thumbnail sketches. A thumbnail is a small, quick sketch for trying out ideas. Select the best idea and create a full-sized rough (5.25 x 8.25"). Position the headline, sketch in the illustration or photo, and simulated the body copy with lines. The rough and written portion will be turned in when the assignment is due.

 Rough:  Wednesday  September 21

 Critique:  Wednesday  September 28
 Due:  Monday  October 3
     
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