




The Vanguard Hotel exterior at night

The walkable ramp that leads guests to the second floor of the hotel

Outdoor pool

Lobby and retail space

Standard room

Luxury suite living area



Liftoff style guidelines

Liftoff collateral














The focus of this studio, NASA's Innovation Mission through Design, was innovation through an interdisciplinary approach—allowing students from different design departments to work together and share a unique, didactic experience through contemporary perspectives focused on experiential innovation. My team, Atlas Studios, consisted of three graphic designers, three interior designers, and one industrial designer. We worked together to develop components for a professional design proposal consisting of a spaceport-inspired hotel, mobile learning exhibit, and other components. Vanguard: Beyond the Horizon is the concept our team developed to make all design choices throughout the project. The definition of the word vanguard is "a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas." NASA is a prime example of this, serving as a leader in space exploration and sustainable practices.