Star Trek 2265
Design
Motion Graphics
Storytelling

Star Trek 2265 began as a small personal project inspired by a lifelong love of Star Trek and its influence on how I see design, storytelling, and possibility. Growing up in the Bay Area, I watched reruns of The Original Series and was completely drawn in by its vision of the future. The vivid uniforms, the bridge with its jewel-toned buttons, and the elegant mid-century curves of the USS Enterprise left a lasting impression that continues to shape how I think about design, storytelling, and world-building.

This project imagines the unseen moment when Captain Kirk first takes command of the Enterprise, bridging the optimism of the 1966 series with the evolving design language of Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Every detail, from a mid-construction Earth Spacedock to a hybrid shuttle design, reflects a deliberate evolution of Starfleet aesthetics.
Developed over a year, each shot was crafted to feel era-authentic while subtly modernizing the visuals. Using a moment from Where No Man Has Gone Before, I reimagined Kirk’s first command with emotional and visual continuity.
Star Trek 2265 is a personal tribute to the franchise’s enduring influence. The project quickly resonated with fans, surpassing 20K views on YouTube and reaching over 170K through Shorts, a reminder of the lasting optimism at the heart of Star Trek.

CREDITS
Animation, Editing & Compositing
Carlo A. Flores

Earth Spacedock One by
Alexander Klemm

USS Enterprise by
Marc Bell

Strange New Worlds Galileo by
CGMorph

Archer Class Starship by
VZStudios

Bellerophon Class Starship by
Valkryie013

TOS Miranda and Antares Freighter by
Captain Mojo

All other models shown on this page by
Carlo A. Flores
Music excerpt from
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
By Leonard Rosenman

Scene Excerpt taken from
Star Trek The Original Series:
Where No Man Has Gone Before