Book Covers
When designing book covers, I steer away from literal interpretations of the subject matter of the book and try to push boundaries through the cover design to add intrigue and interest for potential readers. I especially enjoy crossing over traditional design with modern compositions and aesthetics.
Book Type: Autobiographical, historical
Audience: Adults
With this cover design, I experimented with an original Mughal portrait of Prince Dara Shukoh and fused it with a graffiti style amalgamation to make the design and its message appealing to a modern audience.
Book Type: Autobiographical, historical
Audience: Adults
Utilizing my Islamic collage technique, I designed this book cover to capture the beauty and significance of its subject matter. By incorporating touches of gold, I aimed to add a sense of prestige and importance.
Book Type: Poetry
Audience: Adults
This book cover showcases a close-up photograph I took through a magnifying glass of flowers shrouded in mist, evoking an ethereal and tranquil atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the nuanced beauty of the short poems within.
Book Type: Fictinal Novel, biographical
Audience: Young Adults
The vibrant cover featured a custom illustration I made depicting a confident woman from Karachi sipping her chai, set against a backdrop of lively colors and intricate patterns. The dynamic design, with its playful mix of purple, orange, and teal, captures the youthful spirit and energy of this young adult novel. The title's bold typography hint at a fun, engaging, and culturally rich story that invites readers into the exciting world of Neeru Bajwa.
Book Type: Swashbuckler/Historical Fiction
Audience: Young Adults/Adults
I designed this imaginative cover for Alexandre Dumas' classic, "The Three Musketeers," using the humument style redaction method for its title, integrating it into a rich collage. The image is taken from a scan of an original print of the book featuring the sepia tones of the illustration and an intricate tapestry of patterns and historical symbols. Bold splashes of color add a contemporary twist, making this cover a visually striking homage to the timeless story of camaraderie and heroism.
