Snows Of Mercury
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
This science fiction novel tells the tale of a newly discovered cold planet out in the cosmos. Macro photography is used to illustrate this concept. Instead of relying on images of space which are too literal, the imagination is stimulated with the alien, almost microscopic views of elements native to our everyday such as snow crystals, out of focus snow and a bubble. The presence of the sky and sun, gives us a sense of the expanse of space.
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Adobe Illustrator
This marketing book redesign utilizes a straightforward design, employing the use of bold color and text. Red is used, as it is the obvious color choice for a marketing book due to how this color commands the viewer’s attention. Contrasting serif and sans-serif fonts are used to create a dynamic reading experience.
The Scarlet Diary
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
The Scarlet Diary is a murder mystery story which deals with the secret writings of a deceased public figure. Photography of ink in water is blended with the book cover’s red color so that the viewer connotes the ink with blood. A fountain pen nib is also featured in a vector illustration so it’s hard lines contrast against the soft lines of the ink. The nib is also metaphor for the murder weapon and is laid out in a way that makes it look like it has been dragged across the cover of the book.
Old Grave
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
This book about a mysterious unmarked grave found under a tree, employs the use of macro photography of a tree stump. The stump, with it’s numerous finger-print-like rings, exemplifies history and the past. Cracks in this stump show age and flaws throughout the lifespan of the tree which references the exploration into the hidden past of the old grave’s occupant. Macro photography is used because of it’s symbolism for intense focus on details. The fonts for “Old Grave” are laid out in a manner that leads the eye towards the dark area of the tree image, referencing the underground location of the hidden grave. This dark area also symbolizes the unknown and mysterious.