Theory of Love
Book Cover
A book cover for a bittersweet comedy of unrequited love among film students.
Services:
Book Cover Design / Illustration
Book Cover Design / Illustration
Type:
Academic Project
Academic Project
Year:
2026
2026
Concept
Designed the cover for "Theory of Love," a bittersweet, comedic story of unrequited love among film students, using custom illustration to capture its emotional tone
Combined original Illustrator artwork with Photoshop masking techniques
Scope
Full cover design process from concept through typography to final art
Research & Inspiration
Collected a moodboard of contemporary romance and comedy book covers to study current visual trends in the genre
Drew colour inspiration from Emily Henry's "Funny Story," referencing its warm, vibrant palette to match the story's tone
Concept
Designed the cover for "Theory of Love," a bittersweet, comedic story of unrequited love among film students, using custom illustration to capture its emotional tone
Combined original Illustrator artwork with Photoshop masking techniques
Scope
Full cover design process from concept through typography to final art
Research & Inspiration
Collected a moodboard of contemporary romance and comedy book covers to study current visual trends in the genre
Drew colour inspiration from Emily Henry's "Funny Story," referencing its warm, vibrant palette to match the story's tone
