Using a combination of analog and digital methods I took a long time to refine and perfect until the initial design until I was 100% happy with the outcome.
I really wanted to emphasise the hand rendered craft within the cover, so I used alternative techniques such as using rubber stamps for the main typeface, and scanned in textures made with ink to create more of a rustic effect. With these inky textures, I was able to include additional details, such as splattered blood and circular shapes to represent my initial idea of Alex being targeted by the State.
Development
One of the things that I was contemplating was whether or not to use imagery of cogs. Although cogs are the go-to thing to illustrate the word 'clockwork' as well as being delicate and aesthetically pleasing, they are very 'over-done'. To avoid this cliche and put a contemporary spin on my interpretation of the cover, I decided to use the texture of a circuit board instead, in keeping with more advanced technology yet still relevant to the theme of 'man vs machine'.
Evaluation
In hindsight, I did not utilise my enthusiasm and energy for A Clockwork Orange to its maximum potential during this brief. If I would have maintained my high level of interest in the novel simultaneously with the period of time that I had read it, then I probably would have had a higher quality response. Having read the book and left it about a month to start thumbnail sketches wasn't the best way forward, as I found myself working really quickly to finish the brief wishing that I had had more time to spend on it.
Despite the issues with time, I believe that I have answered the brief accurately without hanging on to the obvious cliches. Having a good understanding of the themes of the book really helped me to develop a strong concept that would reflect the content of the novel and portray the importance how controlling the State can be when it comes to free will.
This brief was certainly challenging, and also daunting to take on such a well-known classic. I have since been thinking about designing book jackets in the future, as well as highlighting the skill of reading and visual interpretation being a skill that I am keen to build on.
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