OBJECTIVE
The objective of my project was to design a book cover for The Silence of the Lambs as if I were creating it for a real published novel. The goal was to visually represent the psychological tension, key themes, and dark tone of the story through imagery, typography, and layout.
The objective of my project was to design a book cover for The Silence of the Lambs as if I were creating it for a real published novel. The goal was to visually represent the psychological tension, key themes, and dark tone of the story through imagery, typography, and layout.
PROCESS
I began by analyzing the book’s main themes—such as fear, manipulation, and the relationship between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter. I then sketched design concepts that captured the eerie, suspenseful atmosphere, incorporating symbolic elements like the death’s-head moth and muted, ominous colors. After selecting the strongest concept, I created the final design digitally, carefully choosing fonts as well as creating my own, and creating graphics that reflect the psychological thriller genre while appealing to modern readers.
I began by analyzing the book’s main themes—such as fear, manipulation, and the relationship between Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter. I then sketched design concepts that captured the eerie, suspenseful atmosphere, incorporating symbolic elements like the death’s-head moth and muted, ominous colors. After selecting the strongest concept, I created the final design digitally, carefully choosing fonts as well as creating my own, and creating graphics that reflect the psychological thriller genre while appealing to modern readers.
