Blue Science Fiction Book Cover Design (Evoking fear, kids, and heroes)

Visuals: The cover features a dramatic image of the Earth crashing into a giant rocky dwarf planet with a dark brown reddish hue. Six kids, four girls and two boys, are shown wearing cool stylish space suits, standing in front of the collision. They are holding a giant ray gun and there are barb wires surrounding them, representing the urgency and danger of their mission.

Typography: The title "Crash Course" is displayed in bold, futuristic font, with a slight slant to convey movement and action. The author's name, Manon Gyapah, is placed below the title in a more elegant, stylized font to contrast with the boldness of the title.

Layout: The title and author's name are centered at the top of the cover, allowing the powerful imagery to take center stage. The visual elements are strategically positioned to create a sense of depth and perspective, with the kids and their ray gun in the foreground, and the Earth and dwarf planet in the background.

Explanation: For this design, I aimed to capture the essence of the science fiction genre and the thrilling adventure depicted in the book. The visual composition showcases the impending collision of the Earth and the dwarf planet, while the presence of the six kids symbolizes the heroic efforts to save the world. The use of blue as the primary color helps to convey a sense of danger and urgency, while also representing the vastness of space. The typography choices are bold and futuristic, complementing the visual style of the cover. The glossy paper stock enhances the visual impact and adds a touch of sophistication to the design. Overall, this cover design is visually appealing, easy to recognize, and representative of the book's genre.