Fanzine No. 7
Fanzine No. 7
An editorial project, also developed in digital format, exploring the seven classical planets of antiquity through a combination of data-driven research and symbolic interpretation. The publication includes narrative elements interwoven with a series of artworks and infographics that visualise real planetary data. The structure is guided by a fictional legend, used as a conceptual framework to reinterpret and present scientific information in a poetic yet coherent way.
[IED]
turin, it
2019
Editorial, Art Direction
GRID SYSTEM / LAYOUT
PRINT PROCESS
STORYTELLING
Infographic
DATA VISUALIZATION
MOTION
[IED]
turin, it
2019
Editorial, Art Direction
GRID SYSTEM
LAYOUT
PRINT PROCESS
Infographic
VISUAL DATA
MOTION
The 7 planets of antiquity
Since ancient times, seven celestial bodies have stood out in the night sky: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Known as the classical planets, they carried deep symbolic and mythological meaning across a wide range of cultures. These planets not only shaped early cosmological models but also inspired astrological systems that are still referenced today.
The 7 planets of antiquity
Since ancient times, seven celestial bodies have stood out in the night sky: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Known as the classical planets, they carried deep symbolic and mythological meaning across a wide range of cultures. These planets not only shaped early cosmological models but also inspired astrological systems that are still referenced today.
The 7 Planets of Antiquity
Since ancient times, seven celestial bodies have stood out in the night sky: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Known as the classical planets, they carried deep symbolic and mythological meaning across a wide range of cultures. These planets not only shaped early cosmological models but also inspired astrological systems that are still referenced today.
Infographic Systems
The visual structure of the project is based on three distinct infographic systems. Built on real astronomical data, the artwork drives the project’s focus on visual storytelling through data.
Page Format as Scale
The first system translates each planet’s relative size into the physical format of the pages themselves, creating a tangible comparison between the celestial bodies through varying dimensions.
Planetary data breakdown
The second system illustrates detailed physical characteristics of each planet, including diameter, density, gravity, and more, offering a structured, comparative view of their makeup.
Orbital distance visualization
The final system isolates and visualises the orbital distance of each planet, offering a minimal yet effective representation of cosmic spacing.
LEGEND
A final legend, provides a clear breakdown of all infographic data, detailing the physical parameters and visual logic behind each system.
