Classic Book Cover Redesigns
First Place in Publication Design Santa Fe College Exhibition
Photoshop
Illustrator
2023
I redesigned the covers of two classic books using specific design styles that reflected their themes and content. For Diary of a Madman and Other Stories by Lu Xun, I chose German Expressionism because the dark, emotional tone of the stories fit perfectly with the style. I drew inspiration from vintage Chinese horror and the bold, distorted painting techniques of German Expressionism. For Memoirs of a Geisha, I went with Russian Constructivism, focusing on the strong symbolism in the book. The handkerchief played a key role in the story, so I made it the central element of the cover, using shapes and colors inspired by Russian Constructivism to highlight that significance.