A poster series translating three moments from rocket history into bold illustration—each with a motion study, plus large-format static prints for selected episodes and a series key image for the wall.
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Project brief
Rocket history is dense with dates and engineering detail. The design goal was to distill three distinct stories into posters that read in seconds yet reward a longer look—using strong silhouettes, directional composition, and a controlled palette so each episode feels related but not repetitive.
Most episodes pair a motion poster (trajectory, timing, energy) with a static print for texture, line work, and typography at full resolution; the finale is motion-led, with the series hero image tying the set together on the wall.
Design intent
Large focal forms and a single clear read path per poster so the story lands before the fine detail.
Motion emphasizes sequence and thrust; print preserves illustration craft and typographic lockups for close viewing.
Shared grid logic and recurring graphic motifs tie the three episodes into one exhibition set.
The first piece establishes upward energy and anticipation: composition pulls the eye along the rocket’s path, while motion accents ignition and early ascent—mirroring the moment history turns from theory to flight.
Historical context
Ancient experiments—from steam-propelled devices to the aeolipile—that inform this episode’s narrative · Click to enlarge
Motion poster
Static print
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The second story widens the frame: contrast, repetition, and speed cues suggest industrial power and escalation. Motion uses rhythm and camera-like movement; the print locks the final graphic statement for wall display.
Motion poster
Static print
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The closing episode shifts toward continuity and perspective—curved paths, negative space, and a calmer cadence. Motion emphasizes orbit and horizon as a bookend to the series; the two static prints above carry the fine-line craft for the first two stories at full scale.
Motion poster