Young adult Book Cover Design (Evoking rebellion, 996, and fight back)

Visuals: The cover is split into two distinct color tones the upper half in dark steel grey with neon accents symbolizing the chaotic and high-tech workplace of the "996" culture, and the bottom half in glowing fiery orange, representing rebellion and transformation. At the center, 鹿未央 is depicted boldly—confidently grinning with a slight smirk, her posture defiant as she holds a USB drive glowing faintly in one hand and a shimmering jade pendant in the other. Beside her, 萧夜寒 stands stoically with a sword glinting in sharp metallic detail, his presence cold and protective. Behind them, the imposing 天枢大楼 rises in a cyberpunk-like structure but is enveloped in a dense and billowing cloud of smoke, with fragments crumbling and falling, highlighting its destruction. Faint streaks of digital glitches and sparks run through the composition, adding an edgy, dystopian flair.

Typography: The featured font for the book title is bold and contemporary in a futuristic style with sharp edges and gradients in neon teal and glowing orange. The subtitle (if applicable) is in a thinner, sans-serif font to contrast the heavy title, aligned neatly below it. The author’s name, 鹿鸣未央, in a handwritten, brushstroke-style calligraphy, is placed at the bottom right corner, giving a personal and artistic touch.

Layout: - The title dominates the top half with 鹿未央's and 萧夜寒's bold illustrations filling most of the center. - 天枢大楼 spans the background while smoke and destruction subtly frame the characters. - The font layout leads the eye downward from the title to the remaining action below. - The author name is in the lower-right position with breathing space to keep it clean.

Explanation: The visual composition draws the reader into the chaotic yet empowering theme of the book, with 鹿未央 and 萧夜寒’s contrasting energy symbolizing the merging of rebellion and stoicism. Using cyberpunk aesthetics for the 天枢大楼 provides a connection to 996 culture's futuristic yet dystopian work environment, while the glowing elements of the pendant and USB drive highlight the protagonist's "外挂" tools for defeating her enemies. The typography complements the genre with a blend of a futuristic, neon-heavy title font and a personal, artistic author name font, creating balance and hierarchy in text. Semi-glossy paper stock is suited for young-adult genres, offering durability with a sheen that adds liveliness to the cover, while spot gloss and embossing enhance the tactile and visual elements, drawing attention to the key objects and adding depth.