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The title, “the perks of being a wallflower,” is too small and easily overlooked. It’s placed at the top in a non-dominant position, making it less noticeable. The author's name is lowercase, stretched, subtle, and lacks visual emphasis.
The placement in the corner feels awkward and imbalanced. The cover is overwhelmingly plain, with a large block of yellow that lacks visual interest.
The overly minimalistic design, poor typography and disconnected photo fail to capture the emotional depth of the narrative.
Here’s my approach to redesigning the cover of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Since a wallflower symbolises shyness and an introverted nature, which perfectly mirrors the personality of the main character, Charlie, I wanted the design to reflect this. Charlie is a reserved teenager who prefers to stay away from crowds, and the story beautifully captures his journey through teenage romance and finding a friend group where he feels he belongs.
I chose a subtle and muted color palette, inspired by the soft hues of the wallflower, to visually convey Charlie’s quiet introspection and emotional depth.
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2023
Saniya Murdeshwar
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