Konflik Young Adult Book Cover Design (Evoking trauma, harapan, and keberanian)

Visuals: A silhouette of a lone figure walking down a cracked, desolate road that disappears into a background of an ominous yet calming twilight sky. Dark stormy clouds hover above, pierced by faint rays of sunlight breaking through, symbolizing the presence of hope. Surrounding the road are scattered fragments of shattered glass, with subtle reflections of different, emotion-evoking scenes—anger, despair, and resolve. The background edges are blurred into soft textures, adding contrast to the central figure.

Typography: The title "Jejak Luka" is written in a dramatic, distressed serif font with fade and crackling effects to signify inner and external turmoil. The author’s name “Kaezryn Benedira” is displayed in a clean, modern sans-serif font at the bottom for balance, with a subtle gradient of gold reflecting hope and perseverance.

Layout: The title "Jejak Luka" dominates the top third of the cover, centered above the silhouette figure, while the silhouette anchors the middle portion. Scattered reflections of trauma and the cracked road fill the lower two-thirds of the design. The author's name is placed along the bottom edge with slight spacing above it to ensure focus on the visual narrative.

Explanation: The visual composition hinges on powerful symbolism to visually reflect the protagonist’s inner journey. The lone figure walking down a desolate road alludes to the central themes of trauma, introspection, and the quest for healing. The fragmented glass metaphorically depicts the shattered aspects of the character's life—symbolizing pain, vengeance, and internal conflict—while faint rays of sunlight peeking through stormy clouds signify resilience and hope. The typography choice of a distressed serif font conveys the weight of emotional scars while contrasting with the clean contemporary sans-serif font for the author’s name, offering a sense of resolve and calmness. The matte soft-touch lamination material makes the cover feel premium and complements the delicate balance of despair and hope. Raised textures on elements like the glass shards and title allow readers to physically feel the emotional depth of the story, creating a lasting impression.