Starting out as a self-initiated project, Simon Page's posters for the International Year of Astronomy 09 ended up being used by the organisation and are now available to buy as prints. Click through to see more of them...

Page is a self-taught UK-based graphic designer with a particular interest in geometric patterns and shapes, which may stem from his degree in Applied Mathematics. But mathematics' loss is certainly design's gain, as Page has been creating some great work over the last couple of years.

Initially designed as self-promotional pieces, the posters eventually caught the eye of the IYA 09 organisation – a global astronomical awareness effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO – which approached him a few months ago to see if they could use them in their own promotional work (which Page agreed to). "Rather than go for a modern sci-fi, highly Photoshopped image, I've gone for a more retro feel with posters that you might of expect to see on an old astronomy book back in the 60s and 70s," says Page on his website.

Their popularity online has thus led Page to issue them all in two sizes measuring 13" x 19" and 18" x 24" (priced at a modest $40 and $60, respectively). You can view and purchase all the prints in the series, here.

Page is offering free shipping to the US if customers spend $80 (the price of two of the smaller prints). Discounts are also available for those wishing to buy more than two prints.

-Article posted by Mark Sinclair for Creative Review