Project summary

We designed the iconic mark for NASA / JPL’s Mars 2020 mission, which successfully landed the Perseverance rover on Mars.

Project summary

We designed the iconic mark for NASA / JPL’s Mars 2020 mission, which successfully landed the Perseverance rover on Mars.

Logo Mark

Inspired by the Perseverance rover, the logo distills the vehicle into its simplest, most recognizable form. The resulting mark is both deeply symbolic and instantly iconic.

Logo Mark

Inspired by the Perseverance rover, the logo distills the vehicle into its simplest, most recognizable form. The resulting mark is both deeply symbolic and instantly iconic.

Logo Mark

Inspired by the Perseverance rover, the logo distills the vehicle into its simplest, most recognizable form. The resulting mark is both deeply symbolic and instantly iconic.

Logo Construction

The logo features three symbols: the Perseverance rover, the planet Mars, and a four-pointed star representing distant Earth.

Logo Construction

The logo features three symbols: the Perseverance rover, the planet Mars, and a four-pointed star representing distant Earth.

Logo Construction

The logo features three symbols: the Perseverance rover, the planet Mars, and a four-pointed star representing distant Earth.

Conceptualization

We began the project by moodboarding classic space agency identities and historical NASA mission logos. The goal was to create a timeless mark that sets a new standard for iconic mission branding.

Conceptualization

We began the project by moodboarding classic space agency identities and historical NASA mission logos. The goal was to create a timeless mark that sets a new standard for iconic mission branding.

Conceptualization

We began the project by moodboarding classic space agency identities and historical NASA mission logos. The goal was to create a timeless mark that sets a new standard for iconic mission branding.

Collateral

We developed additional brand collateral inspired by NASA’s own guidelines and traditional space agency materials.

Collateral

We developed additional brand collateral inspired by NASA’s own guidelines and traditional space agency materials.

We began the project by moodboarding classic space agency identities and historical NASA mission logos. The goal was to create a timeless mark that sets a new standard for iconic mission branding.

Conceptualization

We began the project by moodboarding classic space agency identities and historical NASA mission logos. The goal was to create a timeless mark that sets a new standard for iconic mission branding.

Conceptualization

We began the project by moodboarding classic space agency identities and historical NASA mission logos. The goal was to create a timeless mark that sets a new standard for iconic mission branding.

In Application

Below is a collection of pre- and post-launch imagery, alongside marketing assets celebrating the mission's success.

In Application

Below is a collection of pre- and post-launch imagery, alongside marketing assets celebrating the mission's success.

The logo featured on the hull of the Atlas V 541 rocket.

Conceptualization

The logo featured on the hull of the Atlas V 541 rocket.

Conceptualization

The logo featured on the hull of the Atlas V 541 rocket.

Pre-launch

Conceptualization

Pre-launch

Conceptualization

Pre-launch

Successful launching of the Mars 2020 mission.

Conceptualization

Successful launching of the Mars 2020 mission.

Conceptualization

Successful launching of the Mars 2020 mission.

Promotional Featurings

The mission’s ambitious goals heralded a new era of space exploration, specifically regarding Mars and mankind further understanding the universe in which we live. To celebrate this milestone, NASA featured the mission and its logo across numerous high-visibility platforms.

Promotional Featurings

The mission’s ambitious goals heralded a new era of space exploration, specifically regarding Mars and mankind further understanding the universe in which we live. To celebrate this milestone, NASA featured the mission and its logo across numerous high-visibility platforms.

Promotional Featurings

The mission’s ambitious goals heralded a new era of space exploration, specifically regarding Mars and mankind further understanding the universe in which we live. To celebrate this milestone, NASA featured the mission and its logo across numerous high-visibility platforms.

The mission featured at Times Square.

Conceptualization

The mission featured at Times Square.

Conceptualization

The mission featured at Times Square.

Post-launch NASA media, and even featured on a LEGO product.

Conceptualization

Post-launch NASA media, and even featured on a LEGO product.

Conceptualization

Post-launch NASA media, and even featured on a LEGO product.

The logo projected onto the Eiger mountain, Switzerland by light artist Gerry Hofstetter.

Conceptualization

The logo projected onto the Eiger mountain, Switzerland by light artist Gerry Hofstetter.

Conceptualization

The logo projected onto the Eiger mountain, Switzerland by light artist Gerry Hofstetter.

3D Renderings

We created 3D renderings to contextualize the mark and demonstrate its application.

3D Renderings

We created 3D renderings to contextualize the mark and demonstrate its application.

Limited-edition merch

Created a limited collection of apparel to coincide with the Perseverance rover landing and celebrate the mission’s success.

Limited-edition merch

Created a limited collection of apparel to coincide with the Perseverance rover landing and celebrate the mission’s success.