Tag: graphic design
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What is Kerning and Why is it Important?
When it comes to design, the devil is in the details. One detail that often goes unnoticed by the untrained eye, yet plays a pivotal role in professional design, is kerning. This nuanced aspect of typography can mean the difference between a design that simply “looks okay” and one that is polished, professional, and visually…
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Designing the Perfect Book Cover for Amazon KDP
In the realm of self-publishing, your book cover serves as the virtual storefront for your literary work. It’s the first impression potential readers get, and often, it determines whether they will pick up your book or scroll past it. If you’re looking to publish through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), understanding how to design an…
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What Paper Weight is Best for Books?
When it comes to creating a beautiful, durable, and professional-looking book, one of the key decisions you’ll wrestle with is the paper weight. Paper weight, often misunderstood yet fundamentally important, isn’t just a nuanced detail – it impacts the reader’s experience, the book’s aesthetics, and the overall cost. The term “paper weight” refers to the…
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Premade vs. Custom-Made Book Covers
Throughout the history of book publishing, authors and publishers have relied on custom-made covers meticulously crafted to encapsulate the essence of a book. However, as the industry grows and changes, the question arises: Are premade book covers as good as custom-made ones? Surprisingly, the answer may be a resounding yes. Premade covers often boast higher…
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Book Covers vs. Movie Posters – Deciphering Design Differences
Crafting a book cover is a delicate endeavor that goes beyond merely dressing up a book; it’s about creating an emotional and psychological connection with potential readers. The design is a whisper rather than a shout, inviting the reader into a world gradually unfolded by the author. Each element on a book cover—from the font…
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Tease, Don’t Tell With Your Book’s Cover
The art of book cover design is much like creating the perfect appetizer. It should be enticing and suggest the flavor of the main course without satisfying the hunger.