Book Cover Design for A Deep Slumber

Whitney Espinoza

🌸 Book Cover Design – The Flower That Sleeps

Book Cover Design | Visual Storytelling | AI-Enhanced Workflow
The Challenge
The author needed a compelling cover for a story centered around a magical flower that puts people into a deep sleep. The design had to be mystical, serene, and visually captivating, drawing readers in with a single glance while capturing the essence of the story.
My Role
As the cover designer, I led the visual direction and execution of the artwork, using Adobe Photoshop alongside AI tools to conceptualize and create the final piece. I was responsible for the imagery, layout, typography, and overall design.
Tools Used
Adobe Photoshop – for detailed composition, photo manipulation, and finishing
MidJourney – to generate original, high-resolution imagery of a mythical flower and ambient elements
ChatGPT – for creative brainstorming and refining descriptive copy used in cover concepts or synopses
The Approach
To bring the story’s mystical flower to life, I used MidJourney to generate a surreal yet elegant flower image that could not be sourced through standard stock libraries. I built the composition around this focal point, using a soft, dreamlike color palette—lavenders, midnight blues, and warm glows—to evoke a sense of magic and calm. ChatGPT supported the creative process by helping refine thematic keywords and potential back cover blurb directions. The typography was carefully chosen to complement the visual tone, ensuring both legibility and harmony with the artwork.
The Results
Delivered a professional, print-ready book cover that reflects the story’s tone and magical elements
Seamlessly blended AI-generated assets with hand-edited design for a one-of-a-kind visual
Demonstrated a creative use of AI tools for stock sourcing and concept development
Helped elevate the author’s branding with a polished, marketable visual identity
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Posted Apr 19, 2024

Book cover design for a story about a magical flower that induces deep sleep. Features the mythical flower as the central focus with dreamy colors and fonts.

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