Murakami, Colorless

BOOK COVER, ART DIRECTION, PHOTOGRAPHY

2020



  “Each individual has their own unique color, which shines faintly around the contours of their body. Like a halo. Or a backlight. I’m able to see those colors clearly.” - Haruki Murakami

Brief

    Modernise a vintage classic. 

Solution

    The book cover uses manipulation of light and colour to draw effect to Murakami’s enigmatic writing style.
    I handwrote the book cover title in a spontaneous typeface, and projected it onto blinds referencing the protagonists isolation from others.
   Striking the balance between legibility and visual interest was a challenge, but the resulting simplicity of the surrounding elements encourages the viewer to look closer.


Student work / Shillington College
Concept book design


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Melbourne, VIC