"The child smiled at the new self in the mirror, this bright face with its velvety scalp, the last prettiness gone."
The book cover aims to convey a sense of loss, transformation, and resilience, subtly drawing the viewer in with enigmatic typography—strands of hair—hinting at deeper layers of meaning without revealing the story’s secrets.
(Under the Wave is a short story from The New Yorker, following a Mother and Child grieving and recovering from the aftermath of a terrible tragedy. This project features a conceptual cover design and the layout for the opening spreads of the story.)
Typographic Experimentation with Hair
By understanding the author’s voice, we can create work that can set the tone with our design choices, ensuring a cohesive and compelling presentation.
