Design A Book Cover with Elisha Zepeda

Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek into the captivating world of book cover design with the incredibly talented Elisha Zepeda!
In this livestream, Elisha will take you on a creative journey through the intricate process of crafting eye-catching book covers using Photoshop. Tune in LIVE as he shares invaluable tips, tricks, and insights from his creative process.

Whether you're an aspiring designer seeking inspiration or a book enthusiast fascinated by the artistry behind cover designs, this is the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the art of visual storytelling.

Elisha Zepeda (@ez.bookdesign) is a Book Cover Designer with Faceout Studio, based in Bend, OR. https://www.elishazepeda.com/

Cory Allen Hall is a graphic designer and digital strategist based in Portland, OR: http://www.coryallenhall.com/

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00:00 Start
04:00 Project Overview + Brief
06:00 How to stay motivated through a project you are not motivated about?
07:30 Project research
14:00 Creating briefs
16:00 Sourcing assets for projects
17:50 Using generative features to edit assets
25:00 Dealing with Material specifications for print
30:40 Working with color
36:30 Working on abstract projects
42:50 Designing great covers for familiar concepts
46:40 Accessibility in Design
01:06:00 Working with mockups
01:09 Pinterest Inspo
01:13:30 Stream Recap