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Seductive Poison
2023
I produced this alternative book cover for my Typography course. I physically designed the title out of Kool-Aid powder and mixed liquid.
Inspiration
I took inspiration from the original cover's dark tones to match the dark and serious nature of Layton's experience. However, I wanted to focus on iconic imagery associated with the People's Temple and Jonestown, so I played around with some Kool-Aid.
Process
Doing this without a stencil was not the smartest technique However, I got to get my hands dirty to try to adhere to my inspiration font: Tangier.
The title before and after editing it in Photoshop. I had a tough time deciding whether to keep the glare in the Kool-Aid liquid in the final image or eliminate it in post, and I'm glad I kept it! Also deciding how much to edit the words I already made out of the powder was a slippery slope.
Final Book Cover
Takeaway
This project was a turning point in my career, inspiring me to pursue an additional field of study. It also challenged my perception, showing me that I could be something I hadn’t considered before—a designer!
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