Hermia, one of the lead roles of Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, isn’t the classical damsel in distress of her period. As a woman, she defies her society’s hierarchy as a self-asserted and individualistic character. She’s an exception from the crowd of her era, intriguing me to analyze her for this magazine cover task.

Why the picture?
The cover picture possessed an opinionated expression, like Hermia projecting her opinions of marriage. Also, throughout the play, in the context of Greek mythology, Hermia is regarded as fair, beauteous, and love attractive. Merging the two, the appearance of Hermia could be comparable to Aphrodite’s– the goddess of love and beauty.

What are you proud of?
From the color scheme to the choice of font, the overall aesthetic of the cover symbolizes elegance and sophistication. I’m considerably satisfied with the design of the magazine cover.