1984

SCOPE

Illustration
Book Cover Design

Book Cover illustration for dutch edition of 1984 by George Orwell, published by amsterdam based press De Arbeiderspers. You can purchase the book on De Slegte.

1984_2

BRIEF

This revolutionary masterpiece is one of my personal favourites among all the writings by George Orwell. When I was reading this book, it inspired me to create an illustration, which was later licensed by De Arbeiderspers for the Dutch paperback of 1984.

INSIGHTS

As the writing of this book creates a sense of dystopia and being watched by a totalitarian government, I was inspired to depict this feeling visually. I also wanted to create the illustration eye-catching in an uncomfortable way.

SOLUTION

I experimented with optical illusions and created an illustration with many wide open eyes. If you look at the graphics for longer, it creates an illusion of movement and discomfort.

1984Cover
1984Hover

Like what you see?
Got a vision that keeps you up at night?
Let’s conjure it into reality!

See More Projects

Naario - Women-led women-run conscious food brandNaming, Visual Identity Design, Packaging Design

Nucleus - Empowering lives with legal adviceVisual Identity Redesign, Web Design and Development

She - Envisioning a sustainable humane earthVisual Identity Design, Brand Merchandise

Designed this way - Candid Creative ConversationsNaming, Visual Identity Design, Brand Language

Numberz - Cashflow SimplifiedLogo Design, Brand Positioning

Ungender - Undoing the gender divide at workplacesVisual Identity Redesign, Brand Merchandise

Trunk Di Chaabi - The Key to the TrunkWriting, Visual Storytelling, Illustration

CPO - Brand that ‘makes you move’Visual Identity Redesign, Environmental Graphics

Form To Finish - Building homes from Form to FinishVisual Identity Design Brand Language and Merchandise

Community Gardens - Growing with communityVisual Identity Design, Brand Merchandise

Khaitan & Khaitan - Solicitors & AdvocatesVisual Identity Design, Print Collateral Design

Sunshine - It's warm in hereVisual Identity Redesign, Brand Positioning

Arora - Whimsical Identity for a small egg storeVisual Identity Design, Storefront Graphics

© Kawal Oberoi
Want to work with me on your next project?
Get in touch with me via email at [email protected]
Want to work with me on your next project?
Get in touch with me via email at [email protected]
Want to work with me on your next project?
Get in touch with me via email at [email protected]
View