I designed this book jacket to visualizes the complexity of mental health through a raw, hand-drawn illustration of the brain. The design for Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith embraces a minimalist aesthetic, where restrained typography and negative space allow the organic texture of the artwork to take center stage. The fragmented, smudged charcoal strokes reflect the book’s exploration of emotional struggles and personal growth, reinforcing the idea that healing is an evolving process. Balancing aesthetic impact with functional clarity, this design transforms the cover into an extension of the book’s purpose—offering insight, support, and understanding.