February 12th, 2009
There are many different things you can do to get creative with your yearbook covers. Surprise the students by applying some fun new techniques. The cover is the first thing everyone sees when they get their hands on your book. It is important to have the “wow factor” on your yearbook cover. Sometimes it might make sense to budget the inside layout of the book and spend a little more on the cover. You knwo the old saying about not judging a book by its cover, well unfortunately people do.
Gold Foil: Try using some gold foiling techniques. Gold foil tends to pop depending on what color the background is. Gold on black is usually a great combination for gold foil. The black allows for the gold to really show up.
Textures: Try experimenting with different textures to find one that students really like. if you have a nice budget for your yearbook you can really find some amazing textures to include on your cover.
Images: Students want the cover to make a statement and impact when they look at it. Try using colorful graphics or photo that stood out through out that year that many students
