Creating Book Covers

Title Font: Use Gotham Bold at 36 pt for the book title. This size ensures prominence and readability.

Author Font: Use Gotham Bold at 21 pt for the author’s name. This size balances well with the title font.

Alignment: Both the title and author name should be aligned vertically, maintaining a consistent line.

Title and Author Spacing: Ensure there is a 1-inch space between the title, author text, and the separator bar for a clean and organized look.

Content Placement: The title and author name should start in a vertical line, maintaining alignment to present a neat and professional appearance.

Fanshawe Logo: Position the Fanshawe logo and “First Edition” text at the bottom of the cover. If a background image causes the logo to become less visible, change the logo and edition text to white for better contrast.

Side Design: The red side bar is a signature design element. Ensure that your imagery or additional elements do not overlap or extend into this bar.

Positioning: Any image or design elements should be placed on the white space of the cover, ensuring they don’t interfere with the text. Images should not extend over the red bar to keep the layout clear and consistent.

Accessibility of Images: Choose images that are clear, relevant, and easy to understand. Ensure that images complement the text and overall theme of the book cover.

Primary Color: Red is the primary color used in the cover design, aligning with Fanshawe’s branding. Make sure to use accessible colors that provide good contrast against the text.

Consistency: Ensure color matching between all elements for a cohesive look. Maintain the branding by using Fanshawe’s standard red tones appropriately.

Keep the cover design simple and uncluttered to enhance readability and visual appeal.

Ensure that text, images, and other design elements do not overlap or clash.

The overall design should maintain a professional and branded look consistent with Fanshawe’s standards.