Planetary Society

Branding, Motion, Type Design, Print

Client: The Planetary Society (proposed)

The Planetary Society is a non-profit advocacy organization for space exploration, based in Pasadena, California. The identity expands the audience beyond enthusiasts — exploring the profound human experience of our relationship to the cosmos. A primary serif typeface gives every touchpoint an elevated, timeless feeling. Removing “The” from the name created a cleaner shorthand.

A special campaign style was designed for the Society’s 45th anniversary, including a custom modular variable typeface inspired by planetary orbits. The anniversary identity envisions a weekend celebration on Catalina Island for members and donors.

Planetary Society posters at Paseo Colorado

Planetary Society posters at the nearby Paseo Colorado outdoor mall in Pasadena, California.

The logo was inspired by LightSail — a member-funded invention by The Planetary Society enabling spacecraft to propel using only sunlight.

Overview of the identity system. A serif typeface breaks the retro-sci-fi standard in aerospace, giving all messaging a timeless, contemplative quality.



45th Anniversary Campaign


The 45th anniversary identity carries a distinct look and typographic voice. The highlight of the year would be a retreat on Catalina Island for members and donors, “Under the Stars.”

Planetary Society Sans is a variable weight font designed as the typographic voice for the 45th anniversary. The modular typeface is inspired by planetary orbits and creates dynamic compositions at large scale.




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