The font I used is https://www.fontspace.com/sidhe-font-f3649 (license should be fine for this use case)
Art Nouveau is beautiful and generally a good fit for SolarPunk but I would also make sure to emphasize the optimistic eco-futurism as well. Solarpunk shouldn’t feel nostalgic, in my opinion, but rather hopeful.
Art Nouveau is specifically mentioned in the Manifesto. I think it’s a great choice, but one should be a little bit careful. If we look at the goals of Art
- Function should define form. (the idea of reducing waste)
- Unity of the arts and the abolition of any distinction between major art (architecture) and minor arts (decorative arts). (this ties really well to ideas like 3d Printing, or “personalised” production)
- Nature’s logic is the model to be used for architecture. (this ties really well to the idea that AI or simulation to optimise materials take on very natural forms)
- Architecture should adapt itself to man’s environment and needs. (Interplay between environment and humanity)
- Use of modern technologies and materials. (Jugaad, appropriate technology, etc)
The danger though is that it can look a bit bourgeoise if applied without thought. You kind of have to put yourself in the seat of someone sitting in the future sort of “re-inventing” art-nouveau. What would that look like? When we talk about material and form, or when we talk about “major” and “minor” arts, how do they connect? How would major artists express their craft? There’s almost a question of the feminine and Feminism here as well. How does society express itself when womanhood is further emancipated?
I’ll definitely keep that in mind. By emphasizing optimistic eco futurism would that mean including pictures or motifs of solarpunk tech (such as hydroponics)?
I think hydroponics, sustainable energy sources, technology improving people’s lives like prosthesis, etc, are all a great way to communicate the balance of taking what’s good about both new and old ways of life to make something novel that treats humans more kindly than the way we currently live
As far as I’m concerned, go for it! You can change it as much as you want! Just DM me when you have it so I can change it (or post it here, same thing ;) )
When doing it I tried to keep in mind the diferent aspects of aesthetics, and not just the artsy part, but feel free to make what you feel most comfortable with.
I think art nouveau would look great, and, like others, that optimistic future suits solarpunk greatly, but maybe it can be put together with old technology somehow, since I agree that old appliances are sometimes more efficient than their modern counterparts. Also, if it works, why throw it away? Reusability is a big aspect of ecofriendliness :)
Anything else you need, just let me know :D
I’m thinking of incorporating bolts into the design to help represent repairability.
Anything that evokes Mucha is great in my book!
Subbed! Did you make that yourself? I really like it.
I haven’t started making the banner yet. I decided on a color palette, fonts, and am deciding on a certain ‘direction’ for the banner
The banner on the top left is the banner that I’ll redesign.