Deep Thought

My early teens were spent reading, among other things, comic books, every Michael Crichton novel, and Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series. To this day all three hold a special place in my heart, however, the more I learn of Adams, the more times I read his novels, the more I’m reminded of his genius.

He is an epitome of what I would love to be and I see a lot of myself in his works — besides being a genius writer, he was an advocate for environmental and conservation causes, a lover of technology, a futurist, and unapologetic atheist fascinated by religion because of its effect on human affairs.

While researching and brainstorming ideas for this project, I happened again upon Olly Moss’ brilliant Optimism design and my mind immediately read “Don’t Panic” and I was compelled to create this homage. I enjoyed the final product so much, I decided to create my first two-color t-shirt design.

So, as a celebration of his birth (March 11th), I raise my Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster and dedicate this week’s project to Douglas Adams, a freethinker, and great inspiration.

“The Answer to the Great Question… Of Life, the Universe and Everything… Is… Forty-two, said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.”

―Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

This entry is part of 2012’s Project 365 – A Creative Thing a Week.