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Cilt 8, Sayı 48  2020/5  (ISSN: 2148-0451, E-ISSN: )
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1588108375 EVALUATION OF COLOR USE IN BOOK COVER DESIGNS IN THE GENDER FOCUS

Packaging design; it is shaped according to developing technology and consumer expectations. It forms the basis of the fields of economy and marketing and is one of the graphic design branches. It is also made up of many different elements coming together. The function of the packaging design is not only to make the product remarkable but also to protect the product against external factors and to keep it for a long time. The texture, color and other features of the material used are combined in order for the consumer to prefer the product. However, the main point to be considered is the situation of the consumer during the preference and the features of the consumer. In the research, the concept of packaging has been evaluated in the focus of book cover because of the features of protect to the page of book and make the product attractive for sale. However, the connection between the concept of color and social identity has been examined. It has been examined what influences male and female consumers in choosing products. In addition, the interaction that emerged as a result of the use of colors categorized by the society in terms of gender in book cover designs was investigated.

Key Words: Book cover design, packing design, color, graphic design, gender