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Book cover design

The cover of a book is the first thing that encourages you to read it. Consequently, our printing specialists are constantly looking for non-standard and creative solutions. First of all, thanks to them the product will become the most noticeable, for example, on the bookshelf of the store. Independently cope with this task, of course, will be difficult. Especially if the result should exceed all expectations. Of course, sometimes a brilliant book cover design has quite simple solutions.

How to get a beautiful cover design and layout

The cover is the illustrations and inscriptions on the front side, and a short description of the book on the other. It is what works for the buyer. For example, it attracts attention and interests, and subconsciously makes the reader take the volume to study the description. In other words, the intrigued reader opens a new book and is ready to dive into reading and making a purchase.

Designing the cover is a task for the specialists of the “Arbuz” printing house. We not only do book printing, but above all we do graphic design. We come up with visual solutions for simple and complex corporate tasks. But, the modern world is not always ready for creative experiments with colors and shapes, bold ideas, the search for fresh ideas and complex metaphors. All of this is undoubtedly present in our covers. The main thing is a blank canvas for artists and designers.

Artistic design is one of the important steps in the publishing of any multipage literature. First of all, the process should be given enough time, because the fonts of the entire text (title and author’s name) must harmonize with each other, as well as be combined with the overall style of the publication. Particular attention is paid to the color palette, such as the harmony between the color, drawings and inscriptions.

In addition, we also work with the layout (work-in-progress) of the client. Do you have a ready illustration, which should be included into design of covers for disks? Our specialists will arrange all the components so that they are in harmony with the picture. Such products will attract potential customers not only in regular bookstores, but also on the Internet.

The laws of cover design composition

The cover is a business card. Accordingly, the main element of the external design of the book. Developing the design of a magazine cover, it is necessary to rely on the classical laws of composition:

  • wholeness;
  • unity;
  • balance (balance);
  • co-subordination.

There are a number of distinctive techniques for highlighting (accentuating) an element. For example, it can be shape, clarity, color and lighting. In addition, there are several rules to follow when designing a catalog cover:

  1. Clearly marked title (not too long) and author’s name (not too small).
  2. Informative (creative and bright design should not go to the detriment of the meaning and content).
  3. The number of fonts used – no more than two.
  4. Font color should contrast with the background.

Professional book designers follow all of these simple tips, and avoid the use of templates.

Spine design

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Are you going to order the cover design, you should not forget that in most cases in stores books are placed on the shelves and the buyer sees only their ends, the so-called “spines”, so when developing the design it is necessary to pay attention to its design. As a rule, the title, author’s name, volume number (if any) and logo or emblem are placed on it.

The title is placed so that it is readable when the publication is on the shelf, that is, from the bottom up. Graphic elements and originality are recommended to be placed on the cover itself, but the font on the spine must be clear, readable and contrasting to the background.

It is acceptable to use a logo or a small picture, without any small elements. With their help, you can quickly distinguish a series of books by one author from the others.

How does it work?

To get the perfect album cover design, we need a detailed terms of reference from the client. Our managers will help you to do it.

  1. Place an order. Decide which cover you want to get, for example with your own illustration (picture, photo) or individual one (custom-made).
  2. Formulate your terms of reference for the designer.
  3. The designer performs the work and submits the layout for approval. If necessary, the changes are made.
  4. After the changes, the client approves the final version of the layout.

Once the design is complete, the specialists will put the booklet cover design into a common file, and prepare it for printing. And only after that it is ready for publication!

The result will be obvious to everyone:

  • attention is attracted and accentuated;
  • a unique cover;
  • emphasis on the content;
  • the impact on the reader is amplified.

Why do customers choose our print shop?

Assess all the advantages of cooperation with “the Arbuz”.

1. We create up-to-date and eye-catching design for notebook covers and more. We constantly monitor trends in design, printing and publishing. Above all, to develop and offer clients a working product.

2. Layout is developed individually for each project, taking into account the wishes and requirements of the client. Full compliance with the internal content. Naturally, meets modern quality standards in the field of book printing.

3. Working comprehensively on orders. We involve not only designers, but also creators, copywriters and marketers to create a product that effectively represents the publication.

Ask us for help and we will design a brochure cover that you will definitely want to pick up, buy and, moreover, read. We, above all, aim to get a product with a bright and stylish design. As a result, the reader’s hand will be drawn to it.

The cost of creating a book cover design

The price of the book cover design, or any other multi-page printing, is formed firstly, from the wishes of the customer, and secondly, from the coordination of all issues. First of all, it is not recommended to be stingy and stubbornly follow the budget option. A modern reader appreciates the attractiveness of the cover, the quality of paper and printing, and the convenience of the format. We can help you create interesting and stylish polygraphic products, and after calculating the price for the service you will see that it is not so high. Quality book publishing is always in demand and this is natural. First of all, nothing can replace the pleasure of holding a beautiful new volume in your hands.

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