
Purpose
Create a new identity for an upcoming expedition journey and marketing campaigns
Client
Pristine Seas
National Geographic Society
Team
Art Director:
Kristen Jussila
Photography:
Dani Bradford
Intern:
Erin Isle
using mythology as a storytelling connection
Storytelling + Visual Identity
National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas is a world-renowned ocean conservation program dedicated to protecting the ocean’s last vital places. To support the launch of a five-year expedition journey, the program needed an identity that captured the spirit of exploration, discovery, and conservation while creating a deeper connection with audiences.
The refreshed visual identity was inspired by mythology and exploration narratives, using storytelling as the foundation for a new expedition experience. I led the art direction and design of a fleet of expedition vessels, including ships, boats, and submersibles, translating the program’s mission into a cohesive visual system from concept through installation.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY Christina Balit
MYTHOLOGY BACKGROUND
Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece culminates in three legendary trials: harnessing fire-breathing bulls, surviving the warriors that emerge from dragon's teeth sown into the earth, and stealing the fleece from the dragon that never sleeps.
Expedition Ship →
Jason and the Argonauts
Skiffs →
Three Legendary Trials
Submersive →
Golden Fleece















The final design that was chosen was a simplified version of the original mythology storytelling concept proposed above. Although the concept never found it’s way onto the ship, a rebrand and boat updates were officially launched in 2025.