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Quotastic Motivation

Proverbs and motivational quotes given aesthetic appeal through art

Implications - Gone are the days of the standard black-and-white motivational poster that centers on a black-and-white color scheme and a photograph. The modern iteration of this workplace inspiration takes an artistic turn, using graphic design to create maxims and mantras that are sure to attract--and maintain--attention.
Trend Themes
1. Creative and Artistic Motivational Posters - The use of graphic designs and modern themes in creating motivational posters offers opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and inspiring posters for workplaces and beyond.
2. Updated and Modernized Proverbs - Reimagining classic proverbs and maxims for the modern era provides an opportunity for writers and marketers to create new, contemporary wisdom and marketable quotes.
3. Inspirational Typography - Typography can be used to creatively convey inspirational quotes and messages in a visually appealing way, providing businesses and artists with opportunities to play with new typography and font styles.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Design - The creative components of modern motivational posters lend themselves well to advertising and design, providing artists and marketers with opportunities to create unique and engaging ad campaigns.
2. Art and Literature - The use of updated proverbs, typography, and modernized mantras in creative works offers a new avenue for artists and writers to explore contemporary themes and ideas.
3. Online and Print Publishing - The trend of updating and modernizing classic themes creates opportunities for online and print publishers to refresh their content and engage readers with new and relevant topics.
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8 Featured, 35 Examples:
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Featured Examples

Quirky Motivational Posters
Quirky Motivational Posters
‘Today I Will Be Happier Than a Bird With a French Fry'
These motivational ‘So Very Happy’ posters by Minnesota-based Etsy artisan dazeychic make me giggle. Printed in a fun, upper-case font are the words “Today I will be happier than a bird with a French fry,”… MORE
Quirky Quote Posters
Quirky Quote Posters
Retro Typography Musings Amassed by Hulk 4598
Taken from everyday sources as well as famous folks are the quote on these posters by someone known as Hulk 4598. The gallery includes highlights of a myriad of these posters listed on Hulk 4598's Flickr… MORE
Modern Proverbs
Modern Proverbs
Nikki Farquharson's Updated Mantras for the Contemporary Connected World
It's about time someone updated Benjamin Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanack" with some updated words of wisdom, and Nikki Farquharson has proven she's up to the task with "65 Modern Proverbs." With witticisms… MORE
Doodled Mantras
Doodled Mantras
Lee Crutchley's 'Quoteskine' is a Graphical Take on Everyday Quotations
Many of us have mantras, or quotes that stick in our heads throughout the day, but Lee Crutchley draws them in his Moleskine and uploads them to his Tumblelog, 'Quoteskine.' From song lyrics to t-shirt… MORE
Weird Workplace Motivation
Weird Workplace Motivation
‘Words to Work By' Posters From Publicis Mojo
I’m a big fan of these retro styled typographic ‘Words to Work By’ workplace posters by Publicis Mojo. They’re a fun artistic take on the subpar motivational posters meant for team building purposes. For… MORE
Anatomical Maxims
Anatomical Maxims
Peter Chmela Warns You Not to Judge People by Their Appearance
Look at these images by Peter Chmela closely. Do you see anything unusual? These photos are part of a typography set called 'Don't Judge People According to Their Appearance.' I think it's quite clever… MORE
Theater Quote Walls
Theater Quote Walls
Melbourne Recital Center Redesigned With Giant Word Wall
When the Melbourne Recital Center and neighboring Melbourne Theater Company were redesigned by Ashton Raggatt McDougal Architects, the new building was not only bold with its color choices, it came equipped… MORE
Mantra Apparel
Mantra Apparel
Josh Koslung Tees Feature Gandhi Teachings for On-the-Go Spirituality
You can receive the great teachings of Gandhi in books, videos and audio but never before could you wear the mantras of a spiritual leader on a t-shirt. Designer Josh Koslung has created this epic t-shirt… MORE

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