Moon, Mars and Beyond
POSTER DESIGN
Creative Direction
Design
MetaVisual collaborated with Thomas Burns to create a vintage themed poster for NASA’s 50th anniversary through a merchandising agent. Integrating the agency’s Moon, Mars & Beyond theme, the original design (below, right) was a “through the ages” treatment showing Project Mercury, Apollo and Constellation launch vehicles. A very detailed illustration took several weeks to complete.
However, illustrating how unpredictable the design process can be, this secondary design appeared in a brief moment of inspiration, and came together, fully formed, within minutes. And it’s a more visceral, emotional image—a better piece of communication.
Selected Projects
Brand Identities & TrademarksLogo Designs
UF: Gatorade® 50th AnniversaryAnniversary Logo System
UF: Presidential Search MaterialsRecruitment Collateral
Exactech: Brand IdentityBrand Identity
UF: GatorBytes Publication DesignEditorial Design
MAVY MapMap Illustration
26th National Cowboy Poetry GatheringPoster Design
UF: Innovation Academy BrandingProgram Branding
Exactech: Optetrak Ad CampaignAdvertising Design
UF: Real Liberty CityStorytelling Campaign
WUFT-WJUF Anniversary PosterPoster Design / Illustration
The Dead HeroesSports Trademark
The Nature of Our CommunityPromotional Campaign
Dive Gear ExpressIdentity & Advertising
Desert Cowboy ExpressPoster Design
RTI Biologics: Orlando RoyaleSales Meeting Campaign
The Call to AdventureEditorial Illustration
Harn Museum of ArtMerchandising Design
The U.S. Bureau of National WondersPoster Series
Dive Rite Brand IdentityLogo Design
UF: Land Grant Anniversary AdvertisingAdvertising Design
Titanic: Ship of DreamsMerchandising Art
UF: Swamp SymphonyPoster Design
Gainesville Regional UtilitiesAnniversary Campaign
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