Kathmandu
Bite Sized
The author required a distinctive and memorable cover design for the "Bite Sized" short story filled series that visually represented the complex, unique spirit of Kathmandu and its first follow-up, Lalitpur.
Book Cover Design
Branding
Illustration
Series Identity
Roles
Cover Designer
Illustrator
Industry
Publishing / Literature
Overview
Needs
The core design need was to achieve a surreal and arresting aesthetic by cleverly integrating iconic city elements into a unified, signature style that could successfully launch the original book and scale to future volumes.
Solutions
The solution delivered a consistent series design using a surreal, high-contrast visual style centered on key landmarks and subtle city motifs (cats, birds, airplanes). Utilizing bold color inversions (Red for Kathmandu, Purple for Lalitpur) and distinct silhouette compositions ensured the covers stood out on shelves while maintaining a strong, recognizable brand identity across the series.