Futurism Movement

Concept

This conference poster for ICRA Robotics explores Italian Futurism's celebration of speed, technology, and dynamism. The design translates the movement's manifesto principles—rejecting tradition and embracing mechanization—into a visual language appropriate for contemporary robotics innovation.

Design Approach

The composition is built around circular forms and radiating lines that suggest motion and centrifugal force. Typography follows Futurist "words-in-freedom" principles, with text breaking from linear structure to create kinetic energy across the page. Letters rotate, scale, and fragment to convey acceleration and technological progress. The robot figure is abstracted into geometric components, emphasizing mechanical precision. Bold diagonal lines slice through the composition, creating dynamic tension and directional movement. The color palette of metallic blues, blacks, and whites reinforces industrial and technological themes.

Result

The poster successfully bridges historical Futurism with contemporary tech culture. The circular motion and kinetic typography create visual energy that mirrors robotics innovation, demonstrating how early 20th-century design principles remain relevant for communicating technological advancement.