Genius Reading is a family- driven initiative founded by a father, son and daughter team, dedicated to creating self-published children's and educational books, their mission is to inspire young minds through engaging stories and learning materials that foster creativity, literacy, and knowledge.
Role
Creative Designer
Scope
Illustrations
Visual design
Freelance 2024
ASK
Develop book cover designs for the two titles "Bryson Fars the Millionaire Sportscaster" and "Jewel the Magical Chef. Jewels design must incorporate macaroni & cheese ingredients such as heavy cream, sliced cheese, cheddar cheese, swiss cheese, elbow noddles and butter. Bryson Fars design must include him in a suit and seated at desk.
SOLUTION
Create designs that stay true to the characters and engage a young audience about their stories.
OUTCOME
Jewel's design crafts a joyful, whimsical, and powerful narrative that complements the story's playful adventurous nature. A dynamic triangular composition directs the viewer's gaze from both the top and bottom, while an analogous color palette gently guides the eye across the cover and sets a lighthearted mood that invites the reader to enjoy the story.
Bryson Far's design presents a creative, strong, and professional aesthetic. The use of repetitive shapes and subtle complementary colors emphasizes the main character and text. The rectangular composition and disproportionate use of blue contribute to a trustworthy vibe, making it well-suited to inspire a young male audience to read.
