Book Cover Redesign for The Circle by Dave Eggers

• Prize
  Honorable Mention in Other books / Books
• University
  Swinburne University of Technology
• Lead
  Gael Franklin

Dave Eggers’ highly-regarded speculative novel The Circle inspired this re-imagined book cover design and associated touchpoints. His work suggests that technology behemoths use temptation and ensnarement to extend their digital tentacles into all facets of life. This sinister concept is boldly communicated using the visual metaphor of enticing treats and an ostensibly virtuous smoothie coupled with a sugary-sweet colour palette. However, as the menacing eye conveys, the addictive pleasure of engagement comes at the price of privacy.Design inspiration: Eggers, D. (2014). The Circle. Penguin.

Gael Franklin is a New Zealander living and studying in Melbourne, Australia. Gael is a passionate Communication Designer who believes that considered design has the potential to gain attention, change ideas and enhance lives.