Nightflyers

Supporting the evolving plot across the series, we designed the ship’s technology interfaces to perform many different tasks as efficiently as possible. From the priorities in the command centre, social video calls, to research and medical examinations, our modular approach to the fictional operating system ensured visual consistency across the whole ship and supported the specific narratives and story beats on each set and episode. Our system allowed each director maximum flexibility in using screens as textural background, and at the press of a hotkey, display specific story beats, before settling back into its background state.

The initial brief called for a minimalistic style, with sweeping curves and sparse graphic elements. In the early stages we steered toward a dark, purple base on which we layered bold graphic elements, embracing negative space to keep a flow to the designs. 3D elements began to take shape as glass and porcelain objects that were showcased within the minimal design. However, as we worked through the scripts with the production teams, it became apparent that more complex and structured design would be required to support the narrative and action, leading us to evolve and refine concepts that ultimately led to our final deliverables.