AQUA TOFANA · Cover design

This cover was created for Yumi, with the aim of visually capturing the intimate, mysterious, and sensual atmosphere of her single Aqua Tofana. The design fuses anime-inspired illustration with symbolic elements that evoke themes of beauty, danger, and duality, reflecting the artist’s vision while inviting the viewer into a world filled with intrigue and emotion. Every detail is carefully considered to create a visual narrative that complements the song’s haunting and seductive character.

The illustration embraces a stylized anime aesthetic, with expressive facial features, clean, precise linework, and a strong emphasis on character design. At the center, a woman sits before a mirror, her reflection creating a delicate tension between reality and perception. Surrounding her are symbolic objects — bottles, candles, incense, playing cards, and a skull — each carefully placed to deepen the narrative and reinforce the track’s dark, enigmatic undertones. The candlelight subtly illuminates the scene, casting soft shadows that enhance the depth and intimacy of the composition, while also highlighting the rich textures and intricate details of both the character and her environment.

Color palette

The palette centers on dark blues and warm tones — blacks, browns, and golds — contrasted with the vivid red of the dress and lipstick. This deliberate chromatic tension amplifies sensuality and intensity, while the subtle candlelit atmosphere lends intimacy and depth. The careful interplay of light and shadow enhances the drama of the scene, creating a strong visual impact. Overall, the cover harmoniously integrates character, symbolism, typography, and color to embody the sophisticated, mysterious, and seductive essence of Yumi’s single, leaving a lasting impression that resonates with both emotion and style.

Typography

The title lettering was created in Blender as a 3D element, rendered with a metallic gold texture that exudes sophistication, luxury, and presence. Its elegant and ornamental qualities underline the themes of allure and danger inherent in Aqua Tofana, adding a sense of refinement that balances the softness of the illustration. The lettering was further refined in Photoshop, with adjustments to brightness and contrast that make it shimmer against the darker backdrop, ensuring it captures the viewer’s eye and anchors the composition.