Service
Product Design, Branding
Client
Midnight Press
Date
October 1, 2025
The goal was to create a visually striking book cover that captures the mood of the story — dark, introspective, and elegant. The author wanted a minimalist design that feels modern but still emotionally powerful. Our task was to translate the novel’s tone into a timeless visual identity.
The biggest challenge was designing something that felt mysterious and cinematic without being cliché. We had to balance minimalism with enough visual intrigue to attract readers at first glance. The black color palette also required careful contrast and texture choices to avoid a flat look.
We developed a bold, monochromatic cover using deep matte black with subtle metallic highlights. Soft gradients and faint geometric shadows created depth while maintaining a clean, modern style. The typography was set in a custom serif font with fine spacing to convey elegance and tension.
The finished design stood out on both digital and physical shelves, instantly catching readers’ attention. Its minimalist approach gave the book a sophisticated edge, aligning perfectly with the author’s tone. The cover helped position the novel as a modern literary piece with a strong visual identity.
“The cover design was everything we hoped for — bold, emotional, and deeply atmospheric. It captured the story’s essence in a way that felt both simple and powerful. Readers consistently mention the cover as one of the reasons they picked up the book.”
