Six of Crows book cover redesign

combining the personality of characters through bold illustrations problem key considerations solution

Six of Crows is a fantasy novel that revolves around crime and the importance of family, but the book’s cover lacks emphasis on the dynamic characters . I challenged myself to a redesign with more compelling imagery, while still keeping true to the edgy vibe from the original.

• how can I utilize a grid to place each illustration meaningfully?

• what typeface has elegance and depth similar to the original?

• how can symbolism intrigue both new and old readers?

My main goal was to convey each character in the book symbolically, and display their relationship with one another in a natural, yet intriguing manner. Each vector illustration represents key moments from the book and how each situation shapes the characters into who they are. The deep red represents not only love, but also blood shed throughout the story, with the fantastical typeface conveying the magic of the universe.