Branding | Symbolic Design & Identity System
Award for Best Branding & Typography, 2026 SPC Fine Arts & Media Awards
Designed for the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 21, this patch was selected as the official mission mark representing St. Petersburg College and will accompany student experiments to the International Space Station in 2026. The design draws from traditional NASA mission patch structure, using a circular format, structured typography, and a dynamic orbital path to convey launch and forward momentum.
Symbolic elements were intentionally integrated, including five stars representing STEAM disciplines and an ascending helmet originating from Florida to connect institutional identity with exploration and progress. The final artwork was developed through research of flown mission patches, iterative sketching, and vector refinement to ensure clarity, scalability, and production readiness for embroidery and physical application.
Final patch applied across mission apparel and physical production
