Mission patch for astronaut Marcus Wandt

The project:

A while ago, as the day was coming to an end, our Head of Communications turned to me and said "We have an opportunity to make a patch that Marcus Wandt will take with him to the ISS, but we have to finish it today. What do you think?"

A mission patch holds significant meaning in the space sector, symbolising the unique identity and purpose of each mission. More than just an embroidered cloth emblem, it represents the dedication, teamwork, and achievements of everyone involved. It gives people across all divisions a sense of pride and belonging to be part of. Since SSC was one of his commercial sponsors, we had a chance to create a patch to be included in his space-packing.

To say that this was the easiest challenge I've ever said yes to is an understatement as I'm pretty sure I started working on the patch before the word even came from my mouth. Within minutes, I was frantic in front of Figma with people from all kinds of teams gathered around, all of us hyperfocused and engaging in discussion on what to put where. We all agreed that two simple versions, one with the Swedish colors being represented and one more subtle was the best way to proceed with the little time that we had.

Fast forward to me receiving these images, watching something I've made floating in the cupola on the ISS. A place where so many of us (including me) one day aspire to be able to see in real life. 

I've longed dreamed about designing something that would eventually find its way to space, and the fact that it was Marcus who brought it there, a man who completed his astronaut training in record time and who's an inspiration for so many of us today- just makes it a thousand times more honourable.