Book Cover Design & Visual Communication

Book Cover Design & Visual Communication

We all know the phrases “Don’t judge a book by its cover” but in reality, you most likely should. 

Because the cover of a book works as a salesman to its audience, and the cover needs to be recognised as an important tool – not just to service its original purpose, which is to protect and bind the pages of a book. A book cover creates the first impression on its potential readers. Therefore, a book cover design is one of the most important aspects of marketing a book. If the cover is not designed well, you will lose sales. So, one must consider a professional book cover designer for creating a book cover.

Book Cover Design

 A book cover is the book’s billboard, and even without the reader or author knowing, it causes expectation. Designing a book cover is one of the most exciting aspects in the career of a Graphic Designer.

Book Cover Design
Book Cover Design

The main thing with a book cover is to attract potential readers to the book by giving just a small glimpse of it, whilst at the same time not overdoing it. However, there is a very fine line between flashy and dramatic so be sure to tread this carefully. The cover should portray a purpose or theme that is important in the book in a manner that is very distinctive.

Book Cover Design

We at LISAA School of Design empower our students with the skills, process and vision required to create aesthetic and impactful Book Cover Designs as a part of our Visual Communication pedagogy. Here are some selected works created by our 3rd Year Graphic and Visual Communication students.

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