Digital Book Designs

From my original sketches I have picked out the ones that received the most positive feedback and have created digital copies. Some have been altered from their original sketches.

Design 1

In this design my goal was to use negative space to draw attention. However early on in the designing process I felt it wasn't working like I thought it would.

In this instance I feel that rather looking exciting and unusual the negative space makes it look dull and boring. The dark colours and soft edges reminded me of old, tiresome school books. I decided to scrap this idea and work on something more exciting.

Design 2

My second design was a definite improvement upon my first however it still wasn't right.
On reflection the composition seemed plain and ordinary. I felt the minimalist style worked well although still looked like a GCSE schoolbook.














Design 3

After my previous two attempts I was conscious that the lack of colour was probably why my covers looked boring. This design is much brighter and is also most similar to its original sketch.

I have taken inspiration from author and illustrator of Where The Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak. I liked the organic, scratchy style. It looks slightly creepy and sinister.

Design 4






This is my final design and one I am most pleased with.
I have used an eroded looking font to symbolise the unkept and lost characters.
The minimal elements signify the lack of resources and how the boys have been stripped of all their fancy luxuries.
I chose white as a background as its coloured that used to create space. I wanted this effect on my cover emphase the isolated tone of the book.
The silhouette of the pig's head has been coloured black signify the evilness it represents in the book. Against the white background it also stands out.