Short story Book Cover Design (Featuring silhouette, book, and boy)

Visuals: A minimalistic yet haunting design featuring a stark white background symbolizing the "Kertas Putih" (White Paper). In the foreground, a faint, childlike silhouette of a boy watches as the outline of a handgun fades into the background, blending with light blood-like streaks that subtly trickle down into the white. The story unfolds in these minimal, contrasting elements.

Typography: The title "Kertas Putih" is handwritten in a textured and slightly uneven font, resembling ink bleeding onto paper. The author's name, "RIFQOH Nafi'ah," is placed at the bottom in a sleek, sans-serif font to contrast against the title while maintaining elegance and simplicity.

Layout: The title “Kertas Putih” is positioned at the top center, standing out against the white backdrop. The silhouette of the boy occupies the middle ground, centered vertically. The gun and streaks fade into the bottom third of the cover. The author's name is neatly aligned at the very bottom of the page in a smaller size to allow focus on the visual elements and title.

Explanation: The visual composition of the book reflects the internal tension between innocence (the silhouette of the boy and the white backdrop) and violence (represented by the gun and subtle blood streaks). It visually encapsulates themes often found in impactful short stories, where simplicity carries deep emotional weight. Typography is designed to evoke the feeling of something personal and raw, such as handwritten notes, making the reader feel connected to the narrative before even opening the book. The layout is clean and organized, emphasizing key elements like the title and visuals without overcrowding the page. Lastly, the choice of matte finish with spot gloss ensures a professional yet emotive tactile experience while drawing subtle attention to the title, reinforcing its role as the center of the design.