The Great Gatsby — Book Jacket Design

November 2025

Project Type: Editorial Design

Book: The Great Gatsby

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Software: Adobe InDesign

Project Description:

I designed a book jacket for The Great Gatsby, inspired by the elegance and glamour of the 1920s Jazz Age. The design features a deep navy background, gold decorative borders, and classic typography to create a sophisticated, vintage-inspired look.

The jacket includes the front cover, back cover, and spine, with decorative illustrations and text that reflect the novel’s themes of wealth, ambition, love, and the American Dream.

Design Elements:

• Colour palette: Deep navy blue and gold
• Typography: Classic serif fonts
• Style: Art Deco, vintage, and elegant
• Layout: Front cover, back cover, and spine
• Inspiration: The glamour and visual style of the 1920s

Skills Demonstrated: Editorial design, typography, layout, colour theory, and visual composition.