These designs were created with the purpose of drawing new, young readers to a set of classic John Steinbeck novels, while also representing the subject matter itself. As with much of my design work, I love utilizing contrast for a striking effect and to communicate that duality exists in nearly everything we encounter. This project is no exception, as I combined a divergence between the grungy and somewhat jarring title typography with the literal depiction of adjacent scenery with imperfect pen lines and colorful watercolor strokes. As all three of these stories contain subject matter involving themes of love and hate, life and death, greed and compassion, these covers subtly communicate these themes with a mirrored contrast while also attracting readers of all ages with visually pleasing imagery.
