NOVA Wonders

A 6-part series exploring the biggest questions on the frontiers of science. NOVA Wonders takes viewers on a journey to the frontiers of science, where researchers are tackling some of the biggest questions about life and the cosmos. From the mysteries of astrophysics to the secrets of the body to the challenges of inventing technologies that could rival—and even surpass—the abilities of the human mind, these six hours reveal how far we’ve come in our search for answers, how we managed to get here, and how scientists hope to push our understanding of the universe even further.

I teamed up with directors Anna Lee Strachan & Michael Bicks to develop the graphics style for the 6 part NOVA Wonders series. I was fortunate to be part of the process at an early stage and acted as a technical director for the initial shoots. The graphics are immersed in the space and in interaction with the hosts of the series. A clean, non intrusive look was established to convey ideas quickly and clearly while pleasing the eye without any distractions.

Art Direction & Animation by: Ekin Akalin

Produced by: Little Bay Pictures, LLC

Reel Soundtrack: Dark Future by Ketsa

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