The Fro Designs Visually Represent the 1% of Occupy
Ana Lopez — October 25, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: frodesignco & visualnews
The Fro designs were created in order to give others a visual representation of how the 1% feel about the Occupy movement. A Los Angeles-based graphic designer developed these bold, old-school posters to raise questions about the response of the opposition of the movement.
These pieces address the issue with parody and irony, questioning the real power of the 99% versus the 1%. In red, black and white colors, these banners show no fear about sending out a controversial political message and criticizing the condescending reaction of the privileged bunch. With phases like "We Control the Economy. We control the Trickle. We Control. You," the Fro designs reminds people that the fight they are embarking on might not be as easy as they originally thought.
These pieces address the issue with parody and irony, questioning the real power of the 99% versus the 1%. In red, black and white colors, these banners show no fear about sending out a controversial political message and criticizing the condescending reaction of the privileged bunch. With phases like "We Control the Economy. We control the Trickle. We Control. You," the Fro designs reminds people that the fight they are embarking on might not be as easy as they originally thought.
Trend Themes
1. Anti-wealth Posters - Designing and using posters for anti-wealth protests speak of a specific demography's need to have a visually represented stand for their issues.
2. Parody Protest Art - Creating art as satire is a trend for political movements to humorously criticize a specific person, group or stance.
3. Revolutionary Graphics - Powerful messages are being visually stated using bold, old-school graphics with a color scheme that commands attention.
Industry Implications
1. Print Media and Publishing - There's an opportunity for print media and publishing industries to show their support or non support for certain important issues through visually appealing posters and banners.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic design firms or freelancers have an opportunity to take a stance and gain recognition by creating artwork for socio-political movements.
3. Events and Activism - Public events and activism groups can harness the use of anti-wealth posters as a communication tool during protest rallies and related activities.
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