Futures: A Science Fiction Series

Book Design - Cover + Series Identity

Series identity, cover design, and illustration. I created an identity that would connect seven standalone stories under one theme. I was inspired by the typography used for science fiction in the seventies, but also wanted the chapbooks to have a modern feel. The covers are all different pastel colors to give the series a lighthearted and approachable feel. I designed five of the covers, and each cover illustration is by a different artist. I also helped develop the project, from choosing the theme, reading through submissions, marketing, and publicity.

Published by Radix Media 2019.


The box set, full set of chapbooks, and belly band. Photo by Lantz Arroyo
Cover illustration by John Dermot Woods
Cover illustration by me
Surprise centerfold illustration for Guava Summer, by me. Photo by Josh MacPhee
Cover illustration by Hal Y. Zhang
Cover illustration by Alma Elaine Shoaf
Cover illustration by Sabrina Cintron
In-world poster I designed to accompany Hard Mother
In-world poster I designed to accompany Muri
In-world poster I designed to accompany A Point of Honor
Passionate about visual communication with a soft spot for books.
© Sarah Lopez 2025