Calm Compliation Book Cover Design (Featuring flowers, letters, and doves)

Visuals: A soft pastel-toned background featuring a large vintage envelope as the focal point. The envelope is slightly tilted for a natural look, with a warm beige texture and soft shadows. Subtle illustrations of handwritten letters peek out from the opened flap of the envelope, along with faint motifs of calming symbols like flowers and doves in the corners. In the background, there’s a soft, blurred image of smiling senior individuals in a muted tone to ensure the text stands out.

Typography: Elegant serif font for the book title in the center, with contrasting cursive script for the author names below it. The subtitle "Impact Youth Club, California Branch 2025 - 2026" is written in a modern sans-serif style at the bottom. The colors are subtle yet contrasting — the title in a deep navy blue, the authors in a gentle golden yellow, and the subtitle in dark grey.

Layout: The title is centrally placed on the envelope while remaining bold and prominent. The author names are beneath the title, curved slightly to follow the shape of the envelope. The subtitle is aligned at the bottom, spaced evenly in a clean bar format. Blurred background imagery creates depth, while the soft pastel palette ensures serenity.

Explanation: The design aims to embody a calming and helpful emotional tone, reflecting the theme of comfort provided by the letters. The vintage envelope represents both the personal touch and nostalgia associated with handwritten letters, tying in perfectly with the “365 Letters of Comfort” theme. The soft pastel shades create a peaceful ambiance and are visually appealing to both seniors and youth. Embossing and spot UV on specific elements add sophistication and serve to create a subtle, tactile engagement with the design. Contrasting typography creates hierarchy and ensures readability, while the layout maintains order and symmetry, making the cover aesthetically pleasing and memorable.