Ariane Bourneville
Multi-disciplinary Designer
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Luminescent Realms
Luminescent Realms by Ariane Bourneville , 2023The "Luminescent Realms" collection is a captivating trio of posters—"Iridescence," "Labradorescence," and "Pearlescence." Inspired by the Utopian Scholastic aesthetic movement, which flourished from the late 1980s to 2004, this collection embodies the vibrant and educational spirit of the era. The movement is known for its dynamic presentation of knowledge in edutainment software, encyclopedias, and museum exhibits. Drawing further influence from the Whole Earth Catalog's innovative design principles, each poster in this series takes a contemporary apporach with a modern black background. This choice accentuates the shimmering qualities of the subjects, reminiscent of the informative and visually striking style of Dorling Kindersley's renowned publications. "Luminescent Realms" not only celebrates the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world but also elegantly bridges the nostalgic educational aesthetics of the past with contemporary design sensibilities.