With this work, the Portuguese artist Miguel Palma explores the diverse desert landscapes between Phoenix and Albuquerque, cataloguing imagery along the way.
We were requested to design the graphic identity for this project.
Our approach was based on the idea of encoding. During our research we consulted the insignia used by NASA for space missions and revisited the drawings of Ladislav Stunar. We proposed a logo with geometric letters and in the centre a star evokes the sun and a desert cactus. The essay discusses the edge of the solar system and gravity.
The logo was included on multiple supports, objects that were part of the journey of exploration of the artist and that integrate the exhibitions, including a transformed military truck, suitcases, a flag and a costume designed by the artist.
The project is developed in partnership with the ASU – School of Earth and Space Exploration and other community partners, and commissioned by ASU Art.
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R2 is the signature of the designers and artists Lizá Défossez Ramalho (Troyes, France) and Artur Rebelo (Porto, Portugal). R2’s practice extends beyond conventional boundaries, navigating both typical graphic design’s two-dimensional mediums and architectural landscapes. R2 has earned global acclaim for its groundbreaking projects that contributed to redefine the boundaries of the design field. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, they passionately devote themselves to crafting high-quality, both conceptually and visually, designed projects. R2 Design studio was co-founded in 1995 by Defossez Ramalho & Rebelo and works with cultural institutions and commercial clients in fields ranging from culture and lifestyle to industry. R2’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to respond effectively to a wide range of projects from Dam Signage in the Douro River (with Souto de Moura-Architects) to extensive branding that includes typography on building ceilings (Casa & typography do Conto), to a complex museum graphic identity with more than 14 locations (Museu do Porto). Recent projects includes branding project for Évora 2027, European Culture Capital in 2027 as well as for Vhils Studio.
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