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Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Oil & Water Do Not Mix' Posters by Happiness Brussels

— October 29, 2010 — Social Good
These screen prints by Happiness Brussels are not just well-executed pieces of art. These posters, entitled 'Oil & Water do not Mix,' convey a strong message regarding the Deep Water Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Happiness Brussels makes a strong statement on the incident in the most imaginative way possible. Happiness Brussels uses oil from the actual spill instead of ink, creating a truly one-of-a-kind series that makes a daring, decisive statement.

Implications - As environmental issues continue to rise, businesses and artists can create memorable product and brand designs by addressing consumer concerns in eye-catching and intelligent ways. The rising popularity of graphic design has allowed companies to experiment and create bold and interesting contemporary designs that stand out in competitive markets.
Trend Themes
1. Environmental Awareness Designs - Businesses and artists can create memorable product and brand designs by addressing consumer concerns in eye-catching and intelligent ways.
2. Oil-centric Artworks - Artists can experiment and create bold and interesting contemporary designs by using oil as a medium instead of ink, making daring, decisive statements regarding environmental issues.
3. Graphic-dominant Product Designs - Companies can create contemporary and bold designs that stand out in competitive markets by using graphic designs to experiment and create visually appealing product and brand designs.
Industry Implications
1. Art Industry - Artists can create bold and expressive artwork by using unique and unconventional materials.
2. Marketing and Advertising Industry - Marketers can use eye-catching graphics and unconventional designs to promote their clients' products and services to consumers in innovative and fresh ways.
3. Environmental Activism and Advocacy Industry - Environmental advocacy groups can use art and eye-catching graphics to get their message across to audiences in meaningful and memorable ways.
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