NEW
10/10/2023
The Djinn's Curse
This project involved creating an original or adapted folktale, developing it into a concise narrative summary, and designing a compelling cover that visually captures the essence of the story.
Cover Illustration
Creative Direction
Services
Graphic Design
Summary
Set in the 1990s, this folktale follows a weary man who, after a late-night stop at a roadside dhaba, unknowingly disrespects a sacred Peepal tree by urinating on it. That night, he experiences a terrifying supernatural encounter where an unseen force binds his body, leaving him terrified and helpless. Seeking answers, he learns from a priest that Djinn inhabit such trees and his actions had violated spiritual and cultural boundaries. Guided by remorse and fear, he returns to the tree to seek forgiveness. The story serves as a cautionary tale about respecting nature and the unseen forces that dwell within it.
Final Outcome
Moodboard
Conclusion
This project was a compelling blend of visual aesthetics and typography, seamlessly woven with narrative storytelling, allowing the cover design to not only attract but also echo the eerie mood and cultural depth of the folktale.
