Neutral Novel Cover Design Needed

A single-page, print-ready cover is required for my novel, whose genre I’ve tagged as “Word order.” The mood should feel neutral and balanced—avoiding anything overly dark or sugary—so it can sit comfortably on both physical and digital shelves.

The artwork must incorporate all three of the following elements:
• Illustrations
• Photographs
• Typography-focused design

Feel free to blend media creatively, but the final composition should read clearly at thumbnail size while still looking polished at full resolution. Expect to deliver:

• High-resolution JPG or PNG for online stores
• Press-ready PDF with bleed and crop marks for print (6 × 9 in.)
• Source file (PSD or AI) with layers intact

Color profile: CMYK for print, RGB for web.
Fonts: either commercially licensed or free for commercial use, with licenses included.
Deadline: one week from project award.