For my sophomore-year project, I delved into "Turkish Unforgettable Duos" for the "Famous Couples" book series. Three distinct couples inspired my designs:
Nilüfer and Kayahan: I focused on their musical collaboration and copyright dispute. My design features a damaged guitar surrounded by money stacks, symbolizing the impact of money on music and friendship.
Zeki Alasya and Metin Akpinar: I illustrated their enduring friendship post-Zeki Alasya's death with balanced scales representing their harmonious competition. Gold accents on the back cover pay homage to their film "Köyden Indim Sehre."
Sezen Aksu and Onno Tunç: They are known for their musical collaboration and relationship despite their upheavals. I captured their enduring musical collaboration and relationship through knotted ropes forming a treble clef.
In line with the design brief, I opted for simple typography to let illustrations communicate effectively. As for the publishing company, I envisioned choosing Can Publishing House since my project visually aligns with their notable contributions to book cover design.
Course: COD 201 Design Studio I
