Guidelines Book Cover Design (Featuring shadows, figure, and glass)

Visuals: Shadows of a figure standing at the edge of a dark corridor. The corridor seems to lead into an unknown void, suggesting secrecy and risk. A subtle, fractured glass effect covers part of the design, symbolizing transparency and the shattering of silence. Background in shades of deep black and dark blue to enhance the somber mood.

Typography: Utilizes a bold, condensed sans-serif font with a slightly distressed texture, set in uppercase, with a subtle gradient from grey to white, giving it an eerie and serious tone.

Layout: Title positioned at the top third of the cover, forming a visual framework with the figure in the corridor. The fractured glass effect is in the center-right, drawing the eye towards it and creating a visual anchor.

Explanation: The visual composition of a shadowy corridor leading into darkness aligns perfectly with the book’s theme of whistleblowing—a topic associated with secrecy and navigating unknown territories. The fractured glass symbolizes the act of breaking silence, a critical aspect of whistleblowing. The bold sans-serif typography with a distressed texture complements the cover's theme by adding seriousness and gravity, essential for guideline-oriented material. A matte finish with embossed fracture elements not only adds to the tactile experience but also enhances the visual storytelling by making the cracked section tactilely distinct, reinforcing the theme of confronting visible and invisible impacts of revealing truths.