I am often asked about my process in designing book jackets
and my initial response goes something like this: each project is unique and it
'depends....' A vague answer, I'm afraid. *laughs* I first
ask the client about their manuscript, then make inquiries about favorite
colors, other book covers that they favor and if they have any specific
elements they'd like to see on the cover.
Then I begin my concepts (in
Photoshop, not by hand which usually surprises folks) based on the client's
input and largely on my own gut instinct after interacting with the client. I
like to work directly with the client in developing a cover design that truly
speaks to them and represents the story that they are telling within the pages
of their book. While my education taught me the 'rules' of formal graphic
design, I often step outside that box and go for something more unique. Not all
publishing houses allow my sort of free styling in book cover design, but I certainly push
that envelope!
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