Overview

Background

Fragments of Time was designed as part of an educational project with full creative freedom. I chose to work within the fantasy genre, imagining a story centered around time, memory, and an ordinary character drawn into an extraordinary world.

Focus

The focus of the project was to translate a fictional narrative into a strong visual concept. The cover needed to suggest genre, mood, and mystery while remaining visually engaging and readable as a physical book object.

Design Approach

Core Idea

The core idea behind Fragments of Time is the fragility and unpredictability of time. I imagined a world where time can be touched, altered, or broken, with the hourglass acting as a central symbol of urgency and consequence.

Visual Choices

The composition combines a glowing hourglass with mythical elements such as a floating castle and a dragon. These elements introduce a sense of wonder and adventure while reinforcing the fantasy genre and narrative depth.

Color & Type

Soft purples, pinks, and warm highlights were chosen to create a dreamlike, ethereal atmosphere. Typography was carefully adjusted to balance clarity and mood, supporting the sense of mystery without overpowering the imagery.

Outcome

Process

The cover was created in Adobe Photoshop using compositing techniques, lighting effects, and careful layering. Images from Adobe Stock were combined and refined to build a cohesive visual scene across the full book jacket.

Final look

The final design presents a cohesive front cover, spine, and back, forming a unified visual narrative. The mockups demonstrate how the cover works as a physical object, not just a single image.

What It shows

This work highlights my approach to storytelling through composition, symbolism, and visual clarity rather than explicit narrative detail.