Illustrator John Woo Combines Famous Charactes With Fashion Designers
Peter Vallas — February 1, 2011 — Pop Culture
Have you ever imagined Darth Vader, Cat Woman, The Joker and even Jar Jar Binks wearing designer clothing labels? Well designer and illustrator John Woo has done just that. He hand drew Star Wars, Batman and even Edward Scissor Hands characters all sporting some iconic brands such as Thom Browne, Supreme and Adidas.
The posters by John Woo are definitely one-of-a-kind thinking and even quite humorous. View the gallery for these insightful creations.
Implications - Consumers enjoy seeing pop culture figures re-contextualized in unexpected ways because it's humorous to them. Consumers use humor in turn as a source for stress relief. Corporations looking to craft appealing promotional campaigns may consider employing humorous elements in their ads.
The posters by John Woo are definitely one-of-a-kind thinking and even quite humorous. View the gallery for these insightful creations.
Implications - Consumers enjoy seeing pop culture figures re-contextualized in unexpected ways because it's humorous to them. Consumers use humor in turn as a source for stress relief. Corporations looking to craft appealing promotional campaigns may consider employing humorous elements in their ads.
Trend Themes
1. Pop-culture Mashups - Combining unexpected characters and brands creates humorous and memorable content for consumers.
2. Humor in Advertising - Incorporating humor into promotional campaigns can increase consumer engagement and provide stress relief.
3. Hand-drawn Illustrations - Unique, artistically detailed illustrations can bring a creative edge to branding and advertising.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Collaborating with illustrators to create unique designs and showcase iconic brands.
2. Entertainment - Using pop culture references and mashups to engage audiences and build brand recognition.
3. Marketing/advertising - Incorporating humor and creativity into campaigns can help companies stand out and connect with consumers on a deeper level.
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