Graphic Design 1

This was my first assignment during my first semester: designing a book cover. I chose Brave New World from four different options. The book cover present a clean and minimalistic style, while also appearing bold. I have applied several Gestalt principles and created strong contrasts, which give the cover a sophisticated look. The woman in the illustration are under control. Her ear is not visible, symbolizing that she allows herself to be controlled. This brave new world feeds her with pills, and this makes her happy. Her closed eyes and the shape of her mouth indicate satisfaction rather than fear. She exists only on the surface. The purple pills colour her face, illustrating the effect of the pills.