In a 2-1 vote, it was clear that my print design was the clear winner and from the comments the coffee cup was the deciding factor. The second I saw these, I myself was like ‘woah’ and set out to ask if I should rebrand the entire series. I’m so happy so many people agreed with my initial thought that it was time to rebrand and fix this series. Now to me the series is definitely Miami, the beach and people who are friends from drinking coffee for years.
The Boxed set will be out in a few days as well to complete the series of friends.
So I wanted to give a shout out to the clear winner.
(Now I think I liked the fonts of the old covers with my name slightly better, but other than that, I do think this redesign is going to help.)
So I wanted to let everyone know the contest cover winner as the vote was clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the deciding factor in the book cover design contest?
The coffee cup was the deciding factor in the book cover design contest. In a 2-1 vote, the print design won, with commenters pointing to the coffee cup as the element that clinched the decision. The author noted that upon seeing the new designs, they immediately felt it was time to rebrand the entire series.
How did the author decide it was time to rebrand their book series?
The author decided to rebrand after seeing new cover designs that immediately prompted a strong reaction. They described the moment as a ‘woah’ response and then sought reader input through a vote. The 2-1 vote result confirmed their instinct that a redesign was needed to better capture the series’ Miami, beach, and coffee-culture themes.
Which was better, the old or new book cover design — fonts or overall look?
According to the author, the new cover design wins overall, particularly with the coffee cup and general aesthetic that better represents the series’ Miami and beach vibe. However, the author acknowledged one exception: they slightly preferred the fonts used for their name on the old covers. Despite that, they believe the new redesign will benefit the series.
