The final design expresses a strong tone of voice for the book, creating a contemporary re-interpretation for a modern readership. The concept of the resolution takes inspiration from subtle themes within the narrative of the world becoming a smaller place through advancements in technology and infrastructure.
This inspired a design direction centred around the process of Luminol testing, which creates contextual links to the genre of the book while subverting the general connotations surrounding colour palettes and adds a modern edge to the classic title. The characteristics of luminol deeply inform the design decisions within the cover, identifying a vibrant colour palette of deep blues to vibrant turquoises that pop when set against a black background which is true to the testing process while acting strikingly enigmatic. The bold display type incorporates a subtle outer glow while the body copy creates a contemporary aesthetic with the use of the gradient abstract circles that act as blood droplets in a polished and un-gimiced manner.
The vector illustration of the house gives the story an instant sense of place, again conforming to a contemporary design aesthetic, the gradient creates a sense of continuity between the front and back covers and allows a focal point to engage the consumer. Extension beyond this digital aesthetic would be to explore the use of spot, neon, or glow in the dark inks for a final physical form, this would more accurately depict the properties on luminol while allowing the cover to stand out within a busy retail environment.
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