CCA Book Covers
Prompt
Design a set of book covers for the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal, featuring three iconic architects: Louis Sullivan (Chicago Style, influenced by Art Nouveau), Richard Neutra (Modernism), and Frank Gehry (Deconstructivism).
Incorporate typography and color as integral elements of the design system, creating a visual language that ties the three covers together and establishes a cohesive identity for the institution.
Constraints
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Format
6x9 in front cover and back cover
0.75 x 9 in spine
Constraints
Deliver two versions for each cover:
A typographic-only design.
A design incorporating imagery of the architect’s buildings.
Include the CCA logo
Reflection
Afterthoughts
This was my first time creating a book cover, and I had an amazing time doing it. I'm particularly proud of the color combinations I chose and enjoyed working with the photos from the different architects.
Reflection
What I would have done differently
I think that my text in the typographic-only versions could
have better hierarchy. The text on the top half of the book are identical and it would be tough for readers to separate the
book title from the series title.