Graphic design book cover challenge. What makes for an interesting book cover? How do you design a good book cover? How do you come up with a good design concept? In episode 9 of the Young Guns 2, Chris critiques their book cover design assignment, this is the first pass of their concepts, from here they will narrow in on a concept and turn in their final designs next week. Want to take on a design challenge? Play along and compare your results. Tag us on IG @thefuturishere with the hashtag #FuturYoungGuns Here are the parameters: • Take 3 classic fiction books • Redesign covers • Cohesive set (theme, color, style, etc…) • Use Template - Found on our affiliate link here*: 👉 http://bit.ly/YG2-book Judging criteria: 1. Concept (surprise) A-ha moment 2. Convey the main theme 3. Shelf presence (draw the viewer in) 4. Cohesiveness Thanks to our video gear sponsor SONY. Check out the A6400 camera: http://bit.ly/futur-sony 🎧 Do you like the music in this episode? Check out Epidemic and Artlist through our affiliate link: • http://share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur • http://bit.ly/2uWdna7 Follow these designers' journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiavlasenko_/ https://www.instagram.com/annieyangdesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/maitreyee.k/ https://www.instagram.com/mindfulpursuits/ https://www.instagram.com/monikapern/ https://www.instagram.com/ria.hardcastle/ https://www.instagram.com/tos.adeniyi/ #GraphicDesign #Portfolio #BookDesign === 🚀 Futur Accelerator The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground: https://thefutur.com/accelerator 🥇 Futur Pro The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network: https://thefutur.com/pro ✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools: https://thefutur.com/shop 🎙 The Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more: https://thefutur.com/recommendations Music by Epidemic Sound: http://share.epidemicsound.com/thefutur Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur/shorts We love getting your letters. Send them here: The Futur c/o Chris Do 1702 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. — Host– Chris Do Content Director– Matthew Encina Cinematography– Aaron Szekely, Mark Contreras, Ricky Lucas Live Editor– Jona Garcia Editor– Stewart Schuster, Mark Contreras, Aaron Szekely, Ricky Lucas, Jona Garcia Social Team: Elle Money, Alex Burlui Futur Theme Music – Adam Sanborne http://www.adamsanborne.com Typefaces: Futura, DIN, Helvetica Neue, Calibre Futur theme song— Adam Sanborne