Huang Kate's Pixelated Disney Art Simplifies Iconic Cartoons
Laura McQuarrie — June 25, 2014 — Art & Design
References: behance.net & gadgetsin
'Pixel Characters' is a simple Disney art series by Taipei-based designer Huang Kate that imagines what it might look like if iconic Pixar and Disney characters were drawn in a pixelated retro video game style.
The characters depicted in the series include those from Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Frozen and DreamWorks' Shrek. Although the characters are only made up of a few little colored squares and don't have any faces, Kate was able to pack in a ton of detail, a lot of which lies in the accuracy of each character's costume. Even with tiny limbs and a lack of facial features, the characters are quite expressive. Any of the tiny pixelated characters would make a fantastic video game hero.
The characters depicted in the series include those from Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Frozen and DreamWorks' Shrek. Although the characters are only made up of a few little colored squares and don't have any faces, Kate was able to pack in a ton of detail, a lot of which lies in the accuracy of each character's costume. Even with tiny limbs and a lack of facial features, the characters are quite expressive. Any of the tiny pixelated characters would make a fantastic video game hero.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Character Art - This trend creates opportunities for retro-style video game development and nostalgic merchandise.
2. Simplified Iconic Characters - This trend enables simplified branding and logo development for companies.
3. Expressive Minimalism - This trend encourages minimalist design across various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage this trend to develop mobile games and merchandise.
2. Branding - Branding agencies can utilize this trend to create simple yet effective brand logos.
3. Design - This trend allows designers to incorporate symmetrical figures and minimalism into their work across industries.
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