The Colour Out of Space

OVERVIEW

This cover design interprets the theme of Lovecraftian cosmic horror by combining intricate patterns with clean, linear elements. Through this contrast, the composition captures the tension between order and the unknowable that defines the genre.

YEAR

YEAR

2023

2023

2023

2023

TYPE

Editorial design

ROLE

ROLE

Bookcover designer

Comparison between the initial experimental visualization and the final cover design. From the very beginning, the aim was to achieve a refractive effect capable of evoking the mysterious, otherworldly colour described in the story.

Comparison between the initial experimental visualization and the final cover design. From the very beginning, the aim was to achieve a refractive effect capable of evoking the mysterious, otherworldly colour described in the story.

About the project

Holographic details—shifting in colour depending on the light—represent the alien hue central to the story, symbolising the mutable and unfathomable nature of the extraterrestrial presence. The layered geometries and patterns evoke a sense of chaos, while the dark, atmospheric palette reinforces the tone of dread associated with Lovecraft’s universe. The result is a visual system that hints at the enigmatic and disquieting forces driving the narrative.