For this assignment, I was asked to design a dust jacket for a fictional book of my choice, using a self-created Rorschach inkblot as a central visual element. My final concept, Moo-Dunnit?, is a playful take on a barnyard murder mystery, inspired by an inkblot I created that resembled a cow. I built the book’s visual identity around this discovery, combining custom illustration, typographic styling, and narrative-driven layout design. This project sharpened my ability to design for print, create custom illustrations, integrate symbolic visuals, and apply storytelling through packaging and branding.
Erin Gaines 