Celebrating five years of "Literature and Arts from the Center of the World," the cover layout for *The Best of The Markaz Review (2020–2025)* bridges fine art with editorial book design. The visual identity anchors itself around "Nation Under Construction," an oil-on-canvas painting by Syrian artist Mohamed Al Mufti (b. Damascus, 1976). The cover architecture weaves the textural, expressive brushwork of Al Mufti's architectural streetscape directly into the publication's framework. Deep teal typography overlays the muted sky tone on the front cover, while soft pink accents echo the delicate balloons rising above the urban landscape. The back cover balances critical praise and the extensive contributor roster over an off-white, gallery-like canvas, anchoring the volume with editorial clarity and cultural weight.