NASA Graphics Standards Manual
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A timeless design artifact built for anyone who values precision, history, and craft. The NASA Graphics Standards Manual is a premium hardcover reissue of the agency’s iconic brand system, edited by Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth, presented with meticulous production details that make it a collector’s piece.
You’re getting high-fidelity scans of Richard Danne and Bruce Blackburn’s original manual, the 35mm slide presentation, and the Managers Guide, all packaged like a piece of aerospace kit with a static shielding pouch. Print quality is standout: CMYK plus five Pantone spot colors on 100 gsm Yupo Original and Perigord Matte 135 gsm papers, case-bound with two-color silkscreen and soft-touch lamination. It feels deliberate in hand, and the layout showcases grids, logo usage, signage, vehicles, uniforms, and publication templates with clarity that still holds up today.
As a design reference, it’s practical and inspirational: you see how a world-class identity system scales across forms, stationery, and hardware, not just screens. As an object, it’s built to last and display. If you’re into graphic design, branding, or space culture, this sits comfortably next to Bauhaus and Dieter Rams on the shelf.
