Jets and Young Stars: Conference Design & Illustration
Graphic Design · Scientific Illustration · Event Materials · 2024
A collection of original illustrations and promotional materials designed for Jets and Young Stars: The Passage from Discovery to JWST and Beyond, an international astronomy conference held in September 2024 in celebration of Professor Tom Ray's career.
Developed during my role at DIAS, the project encompassed conference branding, large-format print materials, promotional posters and a bespoke illustration produced for merchandise.
Celebrating a Career in Astronomy
I created an original illustration bringing together three elements associated with Professor Tom Ray's career and interests: the ancient spirals of Newgrange, the JWST's hexagonal mirror structure, and the astrophysical jets central to his research.
The resulting design combines these elements into a single composition, connecting Ireland's astronomical heritage with modern astrophysics.
Conference Branding and Promotional Design
I designed promotional artwork and large-format print materials for the conference, using astronomical imagery and a distinct purple colour palette fitting with the conference brand.
This was adapted across digital promotions, conference posters and a printed roll-up banner, maintaining a recognisable identity across different formats.
Public Engagement: Newgrange and JWST
I also designed a promotional poster for Newgrange and JWST: Humanity's Enduring Quest to Understand the Universe, a public lecture held alongside the conference.
Printed posters were distributed and displayed across the country.
The composition brings together imagery of Newgrange and the James Webb Space Telescope, visually connecting ancient and modern approaches to exploring the universe.