Book Cover Design from Concept to Creation

Get to know Faride Mereb, and how she became a book designer, editor, and teacher. Hear about the path her career has taken, and how her heritage, cultural interests, and first job have shaped her. Also take a look at the people that inspire her.

Analyze book cover examples and how each works for different content, and consider the ways you can present text and visual metaphors in your designs. Go over the details of a book, such as format, page number, and typography, before seeing how to make each element work harmoniously. Discover Faride’s creative process when met with a brief, and explore drawing your own lettering by hand with different techniques.

Ink meets vector. Begin developing your book cover as Faride takes you step-by-step through what’s needed to create your cover file. Build mood boards, then learn how to use a design program such as Adobe InDesign or Illustrator to sketch your layout, digitize any analog elements, and add the finishing touches to complete your final design.

Get a sense of how the book will feel in your hands by printing a dummy cover, providing you a chance to amend any errors or misalignments that weren’t noticed on the screen. Learn how to create a digital package of your folders and files, and print your final design to share with the world. End the course with advice on the different ways you can promote your self-published book, including creating a blog and using social media.