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Cover Design Psychology — Cover Design Psychology Methodology
Specialized knowledge used by the cover-designer agent when designing covers and generating images.
Why Cover Psychology
67% of readers pick up a book based on its cover. In online bookstores, covers are displayed at thumbnail size, so they must stand out even when small. The cover is "the message read before the first sentence."
Genre-Specific Cover Conventions
Business/Self-Help
| Element | Convention | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Background | Solid color or gradient | Clean, professional |
| Typography | Large bold title, small subtitle | Title IS the core message |
| Image | None or icons/symbols | Concept communication |
| Color | Blue, black, white (trust) | Professionalism |
| Author Name | Large (celebrity) / Small (debut) | Leveraging authority |