Especially since I didn't do a great job of the Heroes of Science brief last year, despite my huge love for anything to do with science in all its disciplines, but my main interest still lies in physics.
Studio8 are situated in London, working with a wide range of professionals in different disciplines but producing fantastically produced print publications including books, magazines, posters, brochures and guides to name but a few.
They recently produced a series of publications for science's sexiest professor; Brian Cox.
I just think that the layout of type throughout the publication serves its purpose incredibly well, considering that the subject is content saturated. The distribution of type and image are in a good balance, allowing for readers to not get disinterested by the information presented.
The colour palette used is vivid and communicates the wonder that embodies scientific discoveries.
Although it is a simple way of applying the copy, there would of been obvious restrictions considering it was a client led brief, but it is demonstrative of the design studio's visual style.
If we look at their accompanying publication: Wonders of the Universe, it reflects this.
I love the use of powerful quotes to re-enforce the importance and wonder implied by the science community. The quest for knowledge is a cup never half full nor half empty, since the faucet of information never knows when to stop filling up. One of my favourite quotes from scientists is from Nikola Tesla:
The work of a scientist is then compatible to that of a philosopher, meaning that the theory or proposal he/she puts forward is merely laying out another formula on our existence.
On an irritated note, I cannot find and have found confirmation that Nathalie Lees, the illustrator for the Times' Eureka monthly science supplement has no online portfolio.
Although I have found some of her infographics which I will post later.
About a minute after I posted this, I saw another publication which was produced and visualised in a similar way to the previous projects I had researched. I love the use of symbols, large type, quotes and simplistic display of information that effortlessly collaborates to make a beautiful book.
