Signature series
Geological Timescale - Recursive
Earth sciences · Geological time · 4.5 Ga
- Original infographic and mathematical visualisations by Simon Tyler
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Earth is 4.5 billion years old. Complex animals have existed for less than 600 million of those years. The Cambrian explosion, the age of dinosaurs, the entire human story - they all happen in the last sliver of the outer edge.
About this print
About this print
This recursive infographic presents the full sweep of Earth's 4.5 billion year history - from the formation of the planet through the emergence of life, the age of dinosaurs, and the rise of mammals. The stacked, recursive scale system reveals both the immense stretches of deep time and the relatively recent explosion of complex life.
The design balances scientific accuracy with visual clarity, making the geological timescale accessible and engaging. See how the Cambrian explosion fits within the broader Phanerozoic, how the age of dinosaurs compares to human history, and how our own era is the merest sliver at the end of an ancient story.
Perfect for geology enthusiasts, earth science educators, natural history museums, or anyone interested in the deep history of our planet.
The Signature series
The Signature series
Signature is a collection of mathematical, scientific and infographic visualisations - prime number distributions, evolutionary trees, geological timescales, and other structures that become something unexpected when rendered at print scale.
Each piece begins as a data-driven computational process and is developed into a finished artwork through a combination of custom code and design refinement. The aim is not to illustrate mathematics but to make the underlying structures visible - to find the image that was always inside the data.
The series draws on fields including number theory, evolutionary biology, palaeontology, topology, and information design.
Paper and printing
Paper and printing
All prints are produced to order on 250gsm archival matte paper using pigment-based inks, chosen for colour accuracy and long-term stability.
Each print is rolled in acid-free tissue and shipped in a rigid cardboard tube, sealed for moisture protection, ready for framing on arrival.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Large · 70 × 50 cm · 28 × 20 in
XLarge · 100 × 70 cm · 40 × 28 in
Delivery
Delivery
UK: Free · 3-5 working days
Europe: €8.50 · 3-7 working days · No customs charges
USA & Canada: $8.95 / $12.00 CAD · 5-10 working days
Australia: $14.00 AUD · 5-10 working days
Rest of World: £14.95 · 7-14 working days
All prints are produced to order and dispatched within 1-3 working days. Orders placed before 5pm GMT ship the same day. You'll receive tracking information by email once dispatched.
Orders outside Europe may be subject to local customs charges on delivery - these are the responsibility of the recipient.
Returns
Returns
Returns accepted within 30 days. Email returns@axisophy.com with your order number and we'll provide return instructions.
Return postage is the customer's responsibility except where the print arrives damaged or there's been an error - in which case we'll arrange a replacement or refund immediately, no return needed.