D&AD Student Awards 2010
DESIGN A STUNNING AND CONTEMPORARY COVER LOOK FOR ONE OF THE 20TH CENTURY’S MOST ACCLAIMED AUTHORS, HG WELLS
Graphic Design
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Brief:
Deliverables:
Design a stunning and contemporary cover look for one of the 20th Century’s most acclaimed authors, HG Wells
Work mounted on a maximum of 4 A2 or 4 A3 Boards to be submitted in accordance with the Technical Specifications PDF. You must also upload a digital copy of all work entered.
Creative Challenge:
Book Design
Brief set by: Lucie Stericker, Creative Director, Weidenfeld & Nicolson / Orion Books
Known mostly for his Science Fiction writing, HG Wells also wrote incredible social novels that are still relevant today, covering topics such as the mid-life crisis, class, feminism, materialism, consumerism and love. Your challenge is to choose from the titles listed in the mandatory requirements and to create hardback cover designs that work as a set and establish the books as timeless fiction Target audience Young, literate creatives.
Sponsored by: Mandatory Requirements: The only constraint you have is that these must be hardback. Think about every other aspect – materials, size, jacket (or not)… These new editions must stand out as modern literature. Produce designs for three or more of these titles:
Benefits: • Orion Books will offer a 4 week paid placement to one winning student.
The History of Mr Polly Kipps Ann Veronica Tono-Bungay Love and Mr Lewisham You must think of these as a set, so do plan how you can visually link them together Please avoid ‘classic’ or Victoriana designs Further Information: http://www.orionbooks.co.uk/ studentawards.dandad.org/2010
Background: Weidenfeld & Nicolson is looking for something new and interesting in its drive to publish high quality, high concept books, new and old. These titles will be enjoyed by people who may not normally read period fiction. These works by HG Wells transcend their time-frame.