Phil Jones, a graphic illustrator, creates ultra-minimalistic designs that are perfect for tees.
His pieces are funny and witty and tend to poke fun at pop culture. With designs such as 'Mario' which features the iconic character in an inappropriate pose and the caption "Warped," Phil Jones' work is clever and satirical. From his ‘Whale’ illustration, which resembles the Twitter whale, to ‘Will Work on Food,’ Phil Jones work is a pop culture junkie’s absolute dream T-shirt design. My absolute favorite graphic of his is ‘When Pigs Fry’ that shows a pig flying in the blue, cloudy sky with bacon-like wings. Another favorite would have to be ‘Westside Witch,’ which showcases the Wicked Witch of the West in a gangster pose.
Phil Jones’ graphic illustrations are available for T-shirt printing on Threadless.
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Trend Themes
1. Minimalistic Illustrative Designs - There is an opportunity to disrupt the design industry with the creation of more minimalistic designs that capture the essence and humor of the subject matter.
2. Satirical Pop Culture Art - This trend taps into the potential of creating strong emotional connections with consumers by incorporating humor and satire into pop-culture references.
3. Graphic T-shirt Designs - There is a potential to increase consumer appeal for the clothing industry by featuring graphic, wry and expressive designs on t-shirts.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Graphic designers will benefit from creating minimalistic designs that effectively capture the subject matter humorously.
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3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketers and advertisers can leverage the emotional connection created by satirical pop culture art to attract and keep the attention of their target audience.