Graphic artist Ghica Popa decided to interpret New Balance sneaker collections in his own style, turning the footwear into snow gliders, futuristic autos and other moving machines. Sneakers may be able to take your feet pretty far on land, but these imaginative illustrations turn New Balance shoes into even more impressive modes of transportation.
The sneakers are scaled up as huge vehicles that help blocky robot-like characters get around from the beach to the Alps in style. One purple and black New Balance sneaker is turned into a monstrous looking vehicle that crawls around on four legs and it's not surprising that this is the only illustration without little people drawn in it—this is definitely one vehicle that you wouldn't want to mess around with.
Vehicular Sneaker Illustrations
Ghica Popa Turns New Balance Sneaker Styles into Crazy Cars
Trend Themes
1. Sneaker-inspired Transportation - Exploring the use of sneaker design elements in the creation of futuristic modes of transportation.
2. Artistic Interpretation of Footwear - Using graphic art to transform footwear into imaginative illustrations of vehicles and machines.
3. Integration of Fashion and Mobility - Bringing together the worlds of fashion and mobility by reimagining sneakers as functional and stylish means of transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Opportunities for fashion brands to collaborate with artists and designers to create unique and innovative footwear designs.
2. Automotive - Exploring the potential of incorporating sneaker-inspired elements and aesthetics in the design of future vehicles.
3. Graphic Design - Demand for graphic artists skilled in transforming everyday objects into imaginative and visually appealing illustrations.