Science fiction Book Cover Design (Evoking mystery, reflection, and grey)

Visuals: The cover showcases the two-sided mirror vertically placed in the center. One side depicts a scientist reaching out to touch the mirror with his hand, while the hand’s reflection on the mirror shows slightly wavy, watery distortions. The reflection doesn’t perfectly match the man’s features—it feels as though it has independent life, subtly watching him. The background is a gradient of dark grey and black, transitioning into light blue at the edges to establish mystery and suspense. Small, almost imperceptible scientific symbols and equations are subtly etched into the mirror’s surface, enhancing the science-fiction feel.

Typography: The book title, “Cermin Dua Sisi,” is written in a sharp, clean sans-serif font with a futuristic touch, placed near the center-top in light blue, contrasting the dark background. The author’s name, “Pratama Saputra,” is located at the bottom, aligned centrally in a smaller, classic serif font in white with slight transparency.

Layout: The layout is symmetrical, with the two-sided mirror dividing the cover into two halves. The elements of the reflection do not perfectly mirror reality—creating an unsettling balance. The placement of text maintains a clear hierarchy, ensuring the title draws attention first, followed by the subtle author's name at the bottom.

Explanation: The visual composition was designed to immediately establish the suspenseful and mysterious mood of the book. By placing the two-sided mirror at the center with water-like distortions in the reflection, it conveys the unsettling yet curious relationship between reality and the unknown. The hints of scientific equations and faint reflections add depth to the narrative's science-fiction aspects. The typography ensures readability while emphasizing the futuristic and mysterious themes. A sans-serif font for the title gives a modern, clean feel, while the serif font for the author’s name adds balance and elegance to the design. The symmetrical layout ensures focus on the mirror, while subtle distortions break away from normalcy—symbolizing the story's eerie and suspenseful nature. The semi-gloss material and spot UV gloss add premium tactility and realism to the design, allowing readers to feel the otherworldly textures of the mirror and connect deeper with its mysterious allure.