Magellano

Magellano is a project on the visual identity of a jazz album.

The challenge was to evoke the scent of Magellano, renowned explorer who circumnavigated the globe five hundred years ago.

The blue of the oceans; spices and jute from exotic trades; yellow saffron to give a pinch of flavour to harsh journeys.

I created the handwriting with quill and inkpot starting from Magellano’s original signature, which I ameliorated for reading purposes.

Replicating Magellano’s handwriting made me impersonate his movements and spirit.