UI Case Study: Through it All, Survival is Real
Overview
Client: Mrs. Tsakane Margaret Mamabolo
Goal: Design a memoir book cover symbolizing endurance and triumph, combining the imagery of a tunnel and light to represent survival.
Color Palette
The palette was chosen to convey hope, emotion, and resilience — transitioning from darkness to light.
Typography
Playfair Display
Used for the book title — elegant, classic, and emotionally grounded.
Inter
Used for the subtitle and author text for modern contrast and readability.
Design Process
1. Research & Moodboard
Collected reference visuals that captured emotional strength, light symbolism, and grounded tones to visualize the memoir’s journey.
2. Composition in Illustrator
Used Illustrator for layout and shape composition — focusing on balance between subject and negative space.
3. Realism in Blender
Imported the final cover into Blender for realistic 3D mockups and lighting effects.
Design Tools & Experience
Adobe Illustrator
Used for layout design, vector illustration, and typography alignment.
Blender
Used for realistic 3D rendering and lighting to visualize the book mockup.
Mockups & Visuals
Final Result
The final result reflects emotional resilience and visual storytelling — blending soft lighting, balanced composition, and symbolic imagery.
