EXIT
Poster

Context and objective

This project is an artistic exploration of the symbolism behind emergency exit signs. The idea was to repurpose these universal signage elements into a contemporary graphic composition, playing with the contrast between their utilitarian function and a more organic, weathered aesthetic.

The starting point was an old Illustrator file from my friend @alxndr.rawz, who had explored similar concepts by redesigning the elements of the famous “exit” sign.

Research and concept

Building on this file, I wanted to push the concept further by adding my own vision. I imported the base elements into Photoshop and began experimenting with different layers, textures, and graphic elements. The goal was to create a visual tension between the geometric rigidity of signage panels and a more living, almost industrial materiality.

Design execution

The composition blends several levels of reading: recognizable exit pictograms, abstract geometric shapes, and typographic play. I worked on layering elements to create depth, playing with contrasts between opaque zones and transparencies.

Each element was reworked to integrate into a visual harmony while maintaining a certain graphic tension.

Finishing touches

For the final render, I chose an oxidized copper treatment, with its characteristic verdigris nuances and metallic reflections. This choice is deliberate: oxidized copper evokes the passage of time and the transformation of materials, creating an interesting parallel with the idea of “exit” and transition.

Textures were applied to give a tangible, almost sculptural aspect to the whole, transforming a simple poster into an object that seems to have lived.