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Book “Your Exit”
I was commissioned to design a new visual identity for the reissue of “Your Exit” by Kirill Nikolaev — a bestselling book on how to sell a business in Russia and what comes after. The goal was to create a cover that fully conveys the essence of the book while updating its layout and graphics.
Task
Design a unique 3D cover illustration and finalize the book layout for the 2023 edition.
The updated edition required more than just refreshed typography. The task was to create a cover that symbolized the entrepreneur’s journey: leaving the daily grind of business for a brighter, more meaningful life. Every visual element had to resonate with the book’s message and appeal to business owners and investors.
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The updated edition required more than just refreshed typography. The task was to create a cover that symbolized the entrepreneur’s journey: leaving the daily grind of business for a brighter, more meaningful life. Every visual element had to resonate with the book’s message and appeal to business owners and investors.
The book answers key questions for entrepreneurs: Why sell a business? Who are the buyers in Russia? When is the best time to sell or buy a company? How to evaluate a business fairly? And what comes after? Drawing on 50+ real-life cases — from Forbes-list entrepreneurs to little-known founders — the book provides practical insights for company owners and capital holders.
An entrepreneur in digital technology since 1995. After selling his business, he founded N Capital, an M&A boutique, and later NICA Multi Family Office in Geneva.
He created the course “Modern Business Technologies in the Knowledge Economy” for the Higher School of Economics and wrote the bestselling book “Intellectual Stroke.”
A graduate of Yale University and the University of Economics and Finance in St. Petersburg, he has given talks and workshops in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, sharing his experience in business and investment.
I started by generating visual references in MidJourney, exploring styles that could capture both the financial and personal aspects of the book’s theme. From there, I developed a 3D composition in Blender, carefully structuring the scene to fit the cover grid and leave space for titles and text elements. The design evolved into a meaningful metaphor, rooted in the book’s content.
- Reference Generation
I used MidJourney to explore multiple visual directions. After many iterations, I selected a style that carried the right mood and could be adapted for 3D execution. - 3D Modeling
The next step was to move beyond abstract AI concepts and craft a scene with clear narrative meaning. I organized the composition to support both the visual metaphor and the practical requirements of the book cover layout.
We’re a team of creatives who are excited about unique ideas and help fin-tech companies to create amazing identity by crafting top-notch UI/UX.