A book’s cover is the first thing you see and interact with. If the design does not gain a reader’s attention quickly it will simply stay on the shelf - no matter how great the content is inside. This brief is all about creating a high impact book cover design.
Brief
Your task is to craft a captivating cover design for an extraordinary coffee table book that compels readers to pick it up. Choose a theme that resonates with your personal passion, and incorporate a title (along with a tagline, if necessary) and distinctive cover art. This can encompass photographic, digital, graphic/illustrative elements, and, for this project, even include AI-generated art.
The subject of your book is open-ended, ranging from art, hobbies, fiction, typography, history, business, nature, sports, beautiful locations, and more. You are encouraged to select a format that complements your artwork, whether it's landscape, portrait, small, or oversized. Feel free to explore innovative features such as special binding, cutouts, or unique shapes. The use of unconventional materials and textures is also welcome, extending beyond traditional paper and board.
When submitting your designs, provide at least one JPEG – but up to three different images may be submitted if you wish:
- A flat layout or top view of the cover
- A hero view showcasing the book design in a 3D position.
- To enhance the impact of your design, consider placing it in a room or table environment, incorporating supporting graphics or background textures.
Think creatively and push the boundaries to create a cover that not only grabs attention but also invites readers to engage with the book.
About Us:
Creative Stake. We specialize in delivering engaging creative briefs with agile timeframes, swift judgement periods and rapid winner payments. Learn more www.creativestake.com
Judging Criteria
The weighting of the judgement criteria is as follows:
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The quality and craft used to produce the cover 20%
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The intrigue created by the subject matter of the book 20%
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How well the cover art conveys the content 30%
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The impact on the viewer / how compelling it is to pick-it-up 30%
The Creative Stakes team will select the top 10 entries and a judging panel will select the final winners.
Prizes
The top 10 entries will be promoted and credited on our site, Picter and via social media.
First prize USD $200
Second place USD $50