Using this theme I generated a variety of ideas. The first was a banknote based around the EURion constellation counterfeiting feature. The design would incorporate the pattern into a starry sky design, also featuring different planets or possibly different space craft. From this idea another concept would be to design a different banknote for each of the nine planets (including little Pluto), each taking a different shape and colour scheme based around the features of the planet.
Moving away from the traditional use of banknotes, it could also be feasible to create a series of notes based around distance rather than monetary value. Each note would equate to a certain number of kilometres, allowing civilians to travel to certain areas of space.
The last concept involved using one of the above designs but using a range of different materials to apply the design to, with the idea that each note would weigh a different amount in different anti-gravity situations throughout space. Materials could include wood, metal, plastics or cloth.
When presenting these ideas during a peer critique it became clear that a number of students were also looking at creating a space themed banknote. Because of this, a selection of my concepts felt repetitive, however there was positive feedback for the banknotes in different shapes, the distance related designs, and also to the use of the EURion constellation counterfeiting feature. Most people suggested that screenprinting would be the most appropriate printing method as it allowed for more precise detail to be included. In regards to materials, it was suggested that some or all parts of the banknote could be embossed onto holographic foil to play into the idea of science fiction. From this feedback I will move forward with the idea of distance, and also look at incorporating the EURion constellation into the designs.