Longing Young Adult Book Cover Design (Featuring sky, girl, and clouds)

Visuals: A dreamy, serene scene featuring a boy sitting under a large tree with golden-yellow leaves, gazing at a distant girl who walks away on a path surrounded by fields of flowers. The background is sky blue with soft gradients blending into a subtle pinkish-purple hint toward the horizon. The boy's expression reflects longing and melancholy, while the girl appears unaware, symbolizing unreciprocated love. The title, "ਅਲਫਾਜ਼ ਦਿਲ ਦੇ," is artistically stylized into faint, wispy clouds blending into the sky.

Typography: A smooth, handwritten Punjabi script with soft flourishes for the title to evoke emotion and intimacy. The author’s name "ਨਵ ਜੜਤੌਲੀ" is displayed below the title in thinner, subtle, yet modern font, ensuring clear readability.

Layout: - The title is displayed in the top portion near the center to blend seamlessly into the clouds. - The main illustration occupies the middle and bottom portions of the cover, ensuring visual focus stays on the storytelling scene. - The author’s name, in smaller text size, is placed at the bottom center for balance and hierarchy. - Negative space around the top highlights the gradient sky, while the foreground is concentrated with details of the grassy field and the two figures.

Explanation: The visual composition creates an emotionally engaging cover that conveys the tone of one-sided love—a dreamy longing represented by the boy's distant gaze. The use of sky blue reflects youthful innocence, while the touch of purple and golden hues adds a romantic yet heartbreaking undertone too profound to ignore. The typography carefully balances sentimentality with clarity; the handwritten Punjabi-style script imbues warmth and personalization, aligning with the heartfelt narrative of the book. The smaller, modern font for the author's name ensures it doesn’t compete with the title visually. Lastly, the use of matte-finish paper stock with soft-touch lamination provides a modern, premium tactile experience. Spot UV highlights on the title and faint clouds add depth and visual allure, making key elements stand out without overwhelming the serene composition. This harmonious combination of elements ensures the cover will captivate the target audience of young adults looking for heartfelt, relatable stories.