Signature series
Morse Code
Communication · Encoding system · 1836
- Original infographic and mathematical visualisations by Simon Tyler
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In 1836, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail developed a system for encoding language as dots and dashes that could be transmitted electrically over any distance. The International Morse Code standard shown here remained the primary language of long-distance communication for over a century.
About this print
About this print
Our Morse Code print pays homage to one of the foundational encoding systems of modern communication. This print features the internationally recognised core set of Morse code as formalised by the ITU Radiocommunication Sector.
Developed originally by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail in 1836, Morse code remains a universal standard for encoding the alphabet and numbers 0 through 9. In this edition, only the essential operational set is presented — no punctuation, special symbols, or accented characters, just the basic code as it is used for tone bursts, flashes of light, or radio signals.
What makes Morse code mathematically interesting is its strict system of intervals and timing. A dot has a duration of one time unit; a dash lasts for three. Gaps between symbols, between letters, and between words follow a fixed proportional system, allowing precise manual or machine decoding. These modular timings reflect deep principles of information theory — minimising ambiguity while maximising universal readability.
Like a visual language, the arrangement of dots and dashes creates a rhythm that is both instantly recognisable and quietly poetic. Each letter and number becomes a graphic gesture, linking past innovations in telegraphy to contemporary design. The modality-neutral nature of Morse code means it bridges forms — audible, visible, or tactile — making it truly timeless.
This open edition print is beautifully rendered in black on white on premium 250gsm archival matte paper. The bold, minimalist composition and crisp paper stock combine for clarity, elegance, and lasting archival quality — perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the art of systems and communication.
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 · 50 × 70 cm · 20 × 28 in
XLarge · 70 × 100 cm · 28 × 40 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.