Introduction to Book Cover Design

Introduction to Book Cover Design

“Dear student, you did it, you reached the end of the course! I hope you have learned new things and that they are very helpful. Now is the time for you to start a new adventure, creating your own project. I am sure that you are going to create a great cover and that it will be incredible, let's do a brief review of the path that you still have to travel to create it. Venture! Whenever you design a cover, remember to start by analyzing the text and the audience to which you will direct your design. Don't forget to evaluate the project and your resources so you can finish on time.

Where to find an idea? A great idea is behind good research. Research the topic and soak up references. Let your imagination fly Now you are ready to start making the sketch, try to make several sketches, do not marry a single idea. Try different frames of each sketch. The typography For typography, also try several things, remember that this also communicates and that it is very important that it is integrated into your cover image in a harmonious composition. Also check your color palette and that it is in harmony with the tone of your text. The Cover! In the end, enrich your cover with elements from the cover. Put effort into the design of the spine, the back cover, the flaps, since they are as important as the cover. Remember that the more you take care of these details, the better your cover will be. Lastly, remember that practice makes perfect, so the more you design, the more comfortable and happy you will be with the results. Keep in mind that although this is your path, you are not walking it alone, I will be in the forum to resolve all your doubts as soon as possible. When you finish your project share it with the community, you never know if you can inspire others of your colleagues. I will be looking forward to seeing the cover wonder you have created. See you soon and much success!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project We have reached the end of the course. Now you have all the knowledge to start with the design of the cover of a book. We review the aspects to consider for its elaboration, such as typography, color, illustrations and photos. I told you about many aspects surrounding the book, how the authors, the budget and the process that big publishers follow. It will help you a lot to follow a methodology to help you design a suitable and attractive cover. We talk about the importance of increasing the text, identify their gender to select a detail or character that can represent it grap...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Book Cover Design

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (184)
• 3910 students
• 5 units
• 18 lessons (2h 36m)
• 6 downloads

• Category

  Design

• Software

  Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Art Direction, Bookbinding, Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design