Dark Anthology

Limited edition packaging and book cover design for classic horror novels including, Dracula, Frankenstien, Brothers Grimm, and Sleepy Hollow.

Duration

Oct-Nov 2024

Client

Dark Anthology

Services

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Graphic design

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Illustration

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Brand strategy

Challenge

Fully design and construct a maximalist style packaging for gothic horror stories, as well as the brands identity, stationary forms, and special charms that tie into the novels.

Solution

All things gothic was the inspiration. From church architecture to black letter typography, anything and everything intricate and dark were used to help create the look and feel for this project

  • Building a "library" as the packaging to encase the books. This library takes on a form similar to gothic cathedrals, with its tall stature, intricate "window panels", and decorative front and back facade.

  • Each book contains floral illustrations to not only create a cohesive look, but to also relate to each books overall themes, and symbolism.

  • The typography used across the project is hand-lettered and has an eerie and sharp appearance to relate back to the gothic horror genre.

Impact

The visual system for Dark Anthology creates a dark gothic mood, while still holding on to the elegance and detail of the gothic genre.