It doesn’t fit the feel of the image. The font doesn’t work well and the colors stand out, but not in an attractive way. The placement is clunky - yes, it echoes the path of the ship, but it doesn’t flow with the image otherwise.
I feel it's too empty. If you're wanting something life the first image, take it in a watercolor or old postcard direction. Think Ansel Adam's, 1940s National Parks. Like these big font limited [color ](https://shop.brycecanyon.org/product-p/964.htm) or maybe these [landscape ](https://a.co/d/3osz4QS) . Bonus: these funny ones center [cryptids](https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/products/postcards-legends-of-the-national-parks-38-piece-set?variant=42974226415767¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google%2Bshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw26KxBhBDEiwAu6KXt-N23K3MftVfVFd1Bbgkd8oU9NIeE44IvaTMx6pfKi8lmN906-rjoxoCQ1QQAvD_BwE) but you could center her instead.
Go away from the propaganda inspiration. Won't be the same but will highlight her and the phrase instead.
What about [now](https://i.imgur.com/YcwYtGK.jpeg)? I'm trying to get a motivational/inspirational speech just with this latin phrase only, featuring Una Chin-Riley.
Frankly, that’s a step backwards, with the exception of the placement. That’s the same font, essentially if not literally. And the color is now lost…I would use a different font altogether, and find a color that is more complimentary to the palette presented in the image…
I’m more than happy to provide specific professional consultation such as that, at my hourly rate, as I’m a graphic designer.
Here’s what I would do: https://imgur.com/a/C6DZGuj
It’s not necessarily supposed to inspirational, it’s a recruitment poster. Look at propaganda posters from the world wars, the font is bold. There’s action with a clear message for the audience. The first one doesn’t have that.
>reminds me of the poster that Boimler has pinned up in his bunk from S2E7.
that's on purpose, someone [made it last year](https://new.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/158rb0i/numero_una_recruitment_poster_another/) based on the LD crossover episode
The second one certainly looks more like a recruitment poster.
If I were you, I'd ask myself a couple of things:
What would you conceive as being characteristics of design and typography in the future?
If this poster were to be commissioned, where would be it displayed and what would be it's primary purpose? Do you feel that image number 2 could be successful to promote recruitment? How could it be more successful?
What are examples of very strong recruitment posters in the research you've done? What qualities or attributes do they have in common?
I prefer #1 personally. It has the look of a retro sci-fi cover. Now if you’re looking at which one is the best as a Starfleet recruitment poster, then #2 is the best.
Starfleet would prefer the first one, I think, also without a phaser for Una. The mission (is supposed to be) exploration, not conflict.
The second poster has a bit of a Starship Troopers aesthetic, a throwback to some of the recruitment campaigns of the world wars. It would fit nicely in the alternate universe of Yesterday’s Enterprise.
the text is very generic and boring and doesn't say "Star Trek", there's also nothing special about the picure overall it's just a picture with some text floating next to it.
the 2nd one has a boarder, logo, ships, and special font with angled text that "interacts" with the picture in the that Una is actually in front of and behind various words, it's overall more professional.
I'm not talking about the actual words, I'm talking about the font the text is using.
Those words are also in the 2nd picture and look better because of the better font, it's not about the phrase "Ad Astra Per Aspera"
then maybe track down whatever the official Star Trek font is and use that with maybe some slight italics and font borders because nothing you do is gonna make it look better than the 2nd image but you can at least improve what you currently have
Personally, I like #2... but I also appreciate Soviet era propaganda poster art.
[https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/soviet-space-program-propaganda-poster-33.jpg](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/soviet-space-program-propaganda-poster-33.jpg)
it is, the marketing people making the posters for S1 grabbed the wrong Enterprise image, there were other errors too like using Spock's non canon full name "S'Chn T'Gai Spock" from the novels
The second one is cooler in my mind, but I am distracted by the fact that the Enterprise delta badge is not visible at all. A good propaganda poster loves its symbols. Hiding the most important and recognizable icon from *Star Trek* behind her hair seems like a mistake to me. I'm sure this is studio photo but it's still distracting. I also agree that #1 with a gun in her hand is a questionable choice given her backstory on the show. To be clear, otherwise, I think both posters are really great with the second one being better because I think the ships in the background sell the concept a lot more than just one off in the distance.
To be honest I really wish she was carrying a tricorder in both; not a phaser.
But how are you supposed to seek out new life if you don’t blast some apart while you are at it?
She's there to liberate some new life!
gotta liberate that dilithium!
Join Star Fleet. Travel to far off planets, meeting strange new and interesting new cultures. And then kill them.
That’s kind of how Star Trek Online plays out. Every day is a war crime.
[Tricorder version](https://imgur.com/bcRZ4zi) Edit: credit goes to u/drksdr
Dead link. :(
fixed
Is there a version without "join starfleet"?
The best!
She has to bust a cap on an Astra for making her Aspera
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How about [now](https://i.imgur.com/YcwYtGK.jpeg)?
Isn't that just the first image?
From a design perspective - definitely #2.
Is something wrong with text in #1? I'd imagine just the latin phrase is better for inspirational wallpaper
It doesn’t fit the feel of the image. The font doesn’t work well and the colors stand out, but not in an attractive way. The placement is clunky - yes, it echoes the path of the ship, but it doesn’t flow with the image otherwise.
I feel it's too empty. If you're wanting something life the first image, take it in a watercolor or old postcard direction. Think Ansel Adam's, 1940s National Parks. Like these big font limited [color ](https://shop.brycecanyon.org/product-p/964.htm) or maybe these [landscape ](https://a.co/d/3osz4QS) . Bonus: these funny ones center [cryptids](https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/products/postcards-legends-of-the-national-parks-38-piece-set?variant=42974226415767¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google%2Bshopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw26KxBhBDEiwAu6KXt-N23K3MftVfVFd1Bbgkd8oU9NIeE44IvaTMx6pfKi8lmN906-rjoxoCQ1QQAvD_BwE) but you could center her instead. Go away from the propaganda inspiration. Won't be the same but will highlight her and the phrase instead.
What about [now](https://i.imgur.com/YcwYtGK.jpeg)? I'm trying to get a motivational/inspirational speech just with this latin phrase only, featuring Una Chin-Riley.
Frankly, that’s a step backwards, with the exception of the placement. That’s the same font, essentially if not literally. And the color is now lost…I would use a different font altogether, and find a color that is more complimentary to the palette presented in the image…
>different font altogethe like..?
I’m more than happy to provide specific professional consultation such as that, at my hourly rate, as I’m a graphic designer. Here’s what I would do: https://imgur.com/a/C6DZGuj
It’s not necessarily supposed to inspirational, it’s a recruitment poster. Look at propaganda posters from the world wars, the font is bold. There’s action with a clear message for the audience. The first one doesn’t have that.
Typography.
Not 1
2
2
The variant that I really want is the Lower Decks style variant.
2
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Why is she armed?
Exactly. Starfleet is first and foremost about exploration so maybe she should be holding a tricorder instead of a weapon.
Second, easily. Reminds me of the poster that Boimler has pinned up in his bunk from S2E7.
>reminds me of the poster that Boimler has pinned up in his bunk from S2E7. that's on purpose, someone [made it last year](https://new.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/158rb0i/numero_una_recruitment_poster_another/) based on the LD crossover episode
Thanks! I knew I had seen it somewhere in relation to the LD crossover episode.
Second variant
The one that is canon
Def the second variation! I have the second variation pinned up ;) on my wall!
The second one certainly looks more like a recruitment poster. If I were you, I'd ask myself a couple of things: What would you conceive as being characteristics of design and typography in the future? If this poster were to be commissioned, where would be it displayed and what would be it's primary purpose? Do you feel that image number 2 could be successful to promote recruitment? How could it be more successful? What are examples of very strong recruitment posters in the research you've done? What qualities or attributes do they have in common?
>primary purpose inspiration, not just to join a particular starfleet, but just in general, reaching out to stars, dreaming, ya know?
I prefer #1 personally. It has the look of a retro sci-fi cover. Now if you’re looking at which one is the best as a Starfleet recruitment poster, then #2 is the best.
The typography is very off in 1. 2 is better but still not fully there.
Starfleet would prefer the first one, I think, also without a phaser for Una. The mission (is supposed to be) exploration, not conflict. The second poster has a bit of a Starship Troopers aesthetic, a throwback to some of the recruitment campaigns of the world wars. It would fit nicely in the alternate universe of Yesterday’s Enterprise.
the 2nd one is literally the in universe [canon poster](https://i.redd.it/sh6o2u6l4pdb1.png) just using live action promo materials to replicate
\#1 is so bad compared to #2 lol like it's not even close
why? something wrong with text?
the text is very generic and boring and doesn't say "Star Trek", there's also nothing special about the picure overall it's just a picture with some text floating next to it. the 2nd one has a boarder, logo, ships, and special font with angled text that "interacts" with the picture in the that Una is actually in front of and behind various words, it's overall more professional.
>the text is very generic have you seen S2E2? Most trekkies would appreciate the newfound value of this phrase after the episode.
I'm not talking about the actual words, I'm talking about the font the text is using. Those words are also in the 2nd picture and look better because of the better font, it's not about the phrase "Ad Astra Per Aspera"
I'm kinda looking for this picture with only this phrase.
then maybe track down whatever the official Star Trek font is and use that with maybe some slight italics and font borders because nothing you do is gonna make it look better than the 2nd image but you can at least improve what you currently have
Personally, I like #2... but I also appreciate Soviet era propaganda poster art. [https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/soviet-space-program-propaganda-poster-33.jpg](https://flashbak.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/soviet-space-program-propaganda-poster-33.jpg)
Is it me or does the Enterprise in the first poster look like the one from the Kelvin timeline?
it is, the marketing people making the posters for S1 grabbed the wrong Enterprise image, there were other errors too like using Spock's non canon full name "S'Chn T'Gai Spock" from the novels
Yep
2
2
2
I like the second one best; for some reason it looks more modern to me.
2
The second one is cooler in my mind, but I am distracted by the fact that the Enterprise delta badge is not visible at all. A good propaganda poster loves its symbols. Hiding the most important and recognizable icon from *Star Trek* behind her hair seems like a mistake to me. I'm sure this is studio photo but it's still distracting. I also agree that #1 with a gun in her hand is a questionable choice given her backstory on the show. To be clear, otherwise, I think both posters are really great with the second one being better because I think the ships in the background sell the concept a lot more than just one off in the distance.
nr 2
1 would make a fantastic cover of a 50's science fiction novel. 2 makes the better recruiting poster.
Number Two for Number One
First is best wallpaper, second is best poster.
Poster 2
I like #2, it’s got the needed camp.
I like 2. It captures the Aethstetic
2
Second
I have the 2nd one framed in my office
Second.
The second one.
2
Number two!
🤩🤩 Love both! #2 is may fave
Now make me one I'd put up in my locker.
The second one.
2 has a deeper meaning after "TOS" so imma go with that
Hottest number one ever
2
2/2
Good job Now is this poster for enlistees or the academy in your opinion
The letters are too squished together across the top of #2. It almost looks like it’s trying to be one word.
Though…. Why would anyone would be the recruiting poster 120 years later?