The Creative Process of Cover Design and Illustrations for the Book “'Mom, Me and Alzheimer” : Emphasizing the Meaning of Vanishing Memories through Destruction"

Abstract

This article aims to reflect the feelings and opinions involved in the creative process of designing book covers and illustrations by myself, the author as a designer. It leads to a learning process that can be summarized as follows: The design of the book cover and illustrations of the book is titled “Mom, Me and Alzheimer” deliberately employed the embroidery technique to give the book an adorable, cozy, and captivating aesthetic. Subsequently, the technique of removing embroidery was utilized to create an experience of the lost memories, as a way to simulate the condition of memory loss in Alzheimer's patients. Creating a work through this method helps readers empathize with the writer's narrative of their personal journey in caring for their mother who is afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, allowing them to experience and understand the story alongside the writer. In addition, this method also enhances the writer's ability to communicate their message clearly and with greater impact.