Looking at the prior Penguin book design award winners (entries) for inspiration

I really liked this design, it features the gun to allude to the main parts of the book featuring spy craft. However, they have also featured a ‘do not disturb sign’ in order to highlight the ‘night manager’ side of the story. In terms of the design it is simple and efficient with a minimal colour palette and a clever design.  I would like to emulate this style within my own digital art work, however I will keep my options open.

 

These are some more entires submitted to the competition, all of the designs vary in aesthetic, style and material. As a result I will use these designs as inspiration more generally rather than attempting to mimic a particular style. I have learnt that I shouldn’t compromise my own style and should go where my research takes me.