It's not just Star Trek. The Space Force logo looks familiar because it's inspired by decades of aerospace graphic design.
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President Trump unveiled the official U.S. Space Force seal Friday by tweet, and the initial reaction online was that it looked like a “Star Trek” ripoff. Though I totally get why we’re quick to conclude our former reality show host president makes design decisions based on TV shows, the USSF seal isn’t simply a “Star Trek” wannabe, it pays homage to decades of aerospace graphic design. From its delta symbol to the blue star field and orbital, the seal uses design tropes that have been used for years in the U.S. and around the world to visually communicate space and flight.
It's not just Star Trek. The Space Force logo looks familiar because it's inspired by decades of aerospace graphic design.
It's not just Star Trek. The Space Force logo…
It's not just Star Trek. The Space Force logo looks familiar because it's inspired by decades of aerospace graphic design.
President Trump unveiled the official U.S. Space Force seal Friday by tweet, and the initial reaction online was that it looked like a “Star Trek” ripoff. Though I totally get why we’re quick to conclude our former reality show host president makes design decisions based on TV shows, the USSF seal isn’t simply a “Star Trek” wannabe, it pays homage to decades of aerospace graphic design. From its delta symbol to the blue star field and orbital, the seal uses design tropes that have been used for years in the U.S. and around the world to visually communicate space and flight.