Red Sea Project X Conference

The Red Sea Project X conference took place July 6–9, 2022, in Rethymno, Crete, hosted by the University of Crete and the Institute for Mediterranean Studies (FORTH), in collaboration with Emory University. This tenth installment of the Red Sea Project series brought together international scholars to explore the Red Sea as a dynamic geohistorical region. The conference focused on themes such as maritime networks, cultural transitions, historical boundaries, and the role of islands and insularity in shaping regional identities. It continued the series’ mission to reframe the Red Sea not as a peripheral passage but as a central space of historical significance.

The visual identity was intentionally simple, built around a few distinctive elements. The key motif is the use of a deep red color – evocative of the Red Sea itself – paired with Infini, a typeface designed by Sandrine Nugue. As a subtle visual layer, small boat illustrations were incorporated, adapted from a medieval map of the Red Sea. These elements together create a clear yet historically resonant identity for the conference.