Short story Book Cover Design (Evoking joy, peace, and sweetness)

Visuals: A soft, pastel-colored cozy living room setting fills the cover. A young girl, Lily, with a bright, joyful expression is sitting on a comfy couch holding a small, neatly wrapped gift box in her lap and a glass of juice in her hand. Beside her, an older friend, Thami, leans slightly toward Lily, smiling warmly. The atmosphere is illuminated by soft morning sunlight streaming in through a nearby window, with a morning star subtly shining in the background sky. A single white lily flower in a simple vase rests on a coffee table in the foreground, symbolizing purity and sweetness.

Typography: The title is written in an elegant, handwritten script font in soft lavender. The author’s name, "Luca," appears at the bottom in a simple sans-serif typeface, white in color, to create balance and contrast without overpowering the overall design.

Layout: The title is positioned at the top, following the curve of the window silhouette to give a warm and flowing visual. The imagery takes center stage, with the background creating a calm, heartwarming ambiance. The author’s name is placed at the bottom, balanced and centered for easy readability.

Explanation: The visual composition captures the essence of the book’s theme by depicting an intimate, heartwarming bond between the characters, evoking joy and peace. The pastel colors, soft lighting, and a single white lily flower accentuate calmness and sweetness, aligning with the story's emotional tone. The typography style ensures readability while adding a personal touch with the script font’s fluid nature. The layout directs attention to both the image and text, ensuring they work cohesively rather than compete for focus. The material choice of matte finish paper coupled with spot UV coating on the title and flower creates a premium, tactile experience that enhances key elements of the cover design.