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Solar Surfing

Solar Surfing

As the effects of climate change become more prevalent, knowledge of the Sun’s impact on Earth is becoming more important than ever. So we were especially thrilled to be given the opportunity to create a poster for JPL’s “Solar Surfing,” an innovative study whose aim is to develop technology that will allow a spacecraft to come extremely close to the Sun–millions of miles closer than ever before!

The crucial feature of the technology is a shield with a new “highly reflective coating” that should allow a spacecraft, and the instruments inside, to withstand the heat within a narrow shadow. In designing the poster, we wanted to highlight the power of this exciting technology and the sheer boldness of the project.

If you’d like to learn more or download a free copy of your own visit  NASA’s website or pick up a copy here in our print shop.

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Space at the Speed of Light

Space at the Speed of Light

It was an honor and a privilege to design the illustrations for this new book by author and astrophysicist, Dr. Becky Smethurst. Our first foray into book illustration couldn't have been a better fit for us here at 2046.

From the big bang to black holes, this fast-paced illustrated tour of time and space for the astro-curious unlocks the science of the stars to reveal fascinating theories, surprising discoveries, and ongoing mysteries in modern astronomy and astrophysics.

Oxford University astrophysicist and popular YouTube personality Dr. Becky Smethurst presents everything you need to know about the universe in ten accessible and engagingly illustrated lessons. In Space at the Speed of Light: The History of 14 Billion Years for People Short on Time, she guides you through fundamental questions, both answered and unanswered, posed by space scientists. Why does gravity matter? How do we know the big bang happened? What is dark matter? Do aliens exist? Why is the sky dark at night? If you have ever looked up at night and wondered how it all works, you will find answers--and many more questions--in this pocket-sized tour of the universe!

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AIA Vision 2050 Revealed at SXSW

This year, 2046 Design had the pleasure of designing a branding package for AIA (Aerospace Industries Association) and its Vision 2050 Campaign.

"To mark AIA’s Centennial, we worked with industry leaders and experts to develop a vision of the A&D industry’s impact on society in 2050. These men and women are the very people imagining, developing, and investing in the revolutionary technologies that will change the way we work, move, and communicate tomorrow."

We were tasked with creating a logo and poster that would capture what the future of aerospace could be. Finding a balance of simplicity and futuristic visuals was key for the client. Our designs were used on everything from backdrops to socks!

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We got to work with Astronaut Scott Kelly!

We were absolutely thrilled here at 2046 Design when we were asked by Southwest Magazine to create a book cover design for a photo shoot with astronaut Scott Kelly. Finding the right balance of design, spacey-ness and simplicity was key for the client. After sorting through a bunch of options, we settled on a redesign of our Gravity poster for the book cover. Just seeing a real live astronaut next to our design is beyond words.

To check out the entire set of Fundamental Forces poster designs go here.

Photography by Elizabeth Lavin

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Better. Faster. Stronger. The new Print Shop is Here!

It’s been a long time coming, but I am happy to announce that the 2046 Print Shop is updated and ready to go! While the site may look similar we have gone through and totally rebuilt the back end resulting in faster load times, better mobile shopping and easier updates. SO get ready for more space, science and movie news and products coming out this year!

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Locations that inspired the print

It’s more of a feeling than a location.

Aside from locations literally setting the stage in a story, buildings, monuments, and scenery can enhance and develop moments sometimes beyond words themselves. Architecture specifically has the power to mimic landscapes, rebuild the human form and translate time into a lasting monument. Be it in film or on paper, moments and experiences can transcend dialogue when paired with an unforgettable, symbolic location. Whether it’s the overwhelming feeling of vertigo, the unbearable weight of grave conclusions, or the glittering burst of joy, these experiences are made deeper and richer with the power of stunning visuals and meaningful settings.

Here are some of the locations & buildings that have inspired the prints I have made throughout the years:

  1. Hawkins Laboratory – This spooky show is made only spookier with the knowledge that the building that plays home to the Hawkins National Laboratory was once a mental illness hospital. Today it is part of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia.

     

  2. Vulcan – The planet Vulcan has been a location for the Star Trek series dating all the way back to the original TV show. Originally it was filmed in the outskirts of LA at the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park. Since then the landscape of the park has been recreated and digitzed to create the landscape of the whole planet.
  3. New York: 1933 – Originally this print was created for the 75 year anniversary of the original King Kong movie. Since then we have seen just a few more King Kong flicks come out. The Empire State Building is probably one of the most filmed and iconic buildings in the world and matches the themes and grandeur of King Kong perfectly.
  4. Kansas 2044 – While the location is partially fictional because it takes place in the future, I think the feeling and location of Kansas is still an interesting choice for this film. In the third act of this action sci-fi you would expect a big climax, but this film does not go down that path. Instead the film slows down to a country lifestyle. We find ourselves in a farm in the middle of nowhere instead of some futuristic sci-fi locale. The scene where the protagonist talks with his older self takes place in a diner, a diner! As with all good movies the science fiction concepts are just a tool to create great characters going through extra ordinary circumstances.
  5. Australia – Not only is the Mad Max series of films some of the best to come out of Australia, the setting and story is so tied to the landscape of the country. Dry arid land sets the tone for the story, isolation and dystopic themes of the movie franchise. It simply would not feel the same if it took place anywhere else.
  6.  Initech offices – The movie Office Space is filled with feelings of a stale, soul-less, office environment. The building used to film this movie is a perfect compliment to these themes. An nondescript strip mall in Austin taxes was the place where Mike Judge decided to film this movie.

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2046 posters up in Chicago Public School

We are super excited to be sharing the news of a collaboration between 2046 Design and I Paint My Mind, a non-profit that works with public schools in Chicago to fill hallways with art. There are now 30+ posters from 2046 Design lining the hallways of Austin College & Career Academy on Chicago’s south side. We couldn’t be more happy with the results and are thankful for the hard work put in by the students at Austin College & Career and I Paint My Mind.

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Location. Location. Location. Architecture

Aside from locations literally setting the stage in a story, buildings, monuments, and scenery can enhance and develop moments sometimes beyond words themselves. Architecture specifically has the power to mimic landscapes, rebuild the human form and translate time into a lasting monument. Be it in film or on paper, moments and experiences can transcend dialogue when paired with an unforgettable, symbolic location.Whether it’s the overwhelming feeling of vertigo, the unbearable weight of grave conclusions, or the glittering burst of joy, these experiences are made deeper and richer with the power of stunning visuals and meaningful settings. Inferences made on the human experience through an architectural landscape, setting, or location are beyond compare and continuously perfected in film, video games, comics, and even books.

Galerie F is proud to present Justin Van Genderen’s “Location Location Location: Architecture” which features art prints of specific architecture and broader looks at locations in pop culture from books to cinema. Justin Van Genderen spends most of his time sticking to the ideas. The science. The truth of the matter. The intersection of Science, Art and Design is what occupies his brain most. His artwork in both the architectural and scientific realm seem to answer why we seek order in a universe that moves towards chaos, where our spirituality comes from and what human progress has to say about it all. He does all this while maintaining familiarity in these subjects through pop-culture, notable figures and scientific theories.

Prints on sale through Galerie F.

 

Hawkins National Laboratory from the series Stranger Things – Filmed at Emory State university

 

 

Initech Offices from the film: Office Space. Filmed at a strip of buildings in Austin, Texas.

 

The towers from the TV series: The Wire. Filmed at the McCulloh homes in Baltimore, Maryland.

 

Two Pines Chapel from the film: Kill Bill. Filmed at the Calvary Baptist Church in Lancaster California.

 

The Massive Tyrell Corporation headquarters from the film: Blade Runner. Based on the scale models built for the film.

 

A shot from outside the gallery on opening night, thanks to everyone who showed up!

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New Science Theory Prints

It can sometimes seem more like science fiction than science fact; multiple dimensions, sub-atomic particles, but I’ve been told by multiple sources that these theories are based on real evidence!

Here are 3 new prints that celebrate the scientific method and where it has led some of the smartest people on the planet. String Theory, Universal Gravitation & Quantum mechanics screen prints are now available for purchase.

 

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Newton’s Laws of Motion Posters

They are finally here! THE LAWS OF MOTION as put together by the great Sir Isaac Newton. I’ve been wanting to get these prints made for a long while now, and the folks over at Vahalla Studios did not disappoint. Three 18×24 prints laid out with precision on 100 lb French Paper.

Newton’s laws of motion are three physical laws that, together, laid the foundation for classical mechanics. They describe the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and its motion in response to those forces. They have been expressed in several different ways, over nearly three centuries, and can be summarized as follows.

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