NASA AMES
Earth Science Department Posters
Role and Objective
I was part of a 3 person design team tasked with creating various design assets for the ES (Earth Science) Department at NASA AMES. The ES department is comprised of 10 fields of research. My team was tasked with the conceptualization and production of nine departmental posters. These posters were to visually represent each field, aiming to appeal to both scientists and the general public. The challenge would be to bridge the gap between complex science and public understanding. The posters were to be eye-catching, and futuristic, and communicate cutting-edge research and technology while remaining scientifically accurate.
Earth Science Poster Series
Poster Designs by:
Cintia Landaver | Daria Palicka | Tiffany Vu
DESIGN PROCESS
Moodboard
Concept Sketches
Abstracted representation of atmospheric layers represents the change in composition
The title is written out in a futuristic font matching the science fiction style of the poster
The Earth’s surface is abstracted with swirling patterns.
Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO2) measuring the greenhouse gases
The title is written out as atmospheric layers colored in a gradient
The continents will have a glow around them representing their change in composition.
B&W Digital Concepts
Color Variations
Final Version
Concept Sketches
National Park WPA poster-style
(Works Progress Administration)
Z composition
TERRA satellite
Focus on a powerful volcanic eruption
Focus on the life cycle of Lava flow
Lava tube formation
Continuous Pahoehoe lava forming a crust
Color Variations
Final Version
Concept Sketches
3D wireframe terrain
Focus on color to represent the captured data from hyperspectral sensors
Black background /RGB color palette
futuristic tech aesthetic
ER2 spacecraft collecting data from sensors on board
50-degree field of view
Variation of landscape to represent the many uses of data collection
Area being scanned colored in RGB spectrum