'Make WordArt' Lets Users Create Classic Windows 95 Graphics
Joey Haar — November 9, 2016 — Art & Design
References: makewordart & thenextweb
In the somewhat recent past, Microsoft's WordArt was one of the only ways to add color and character to one's digital documents, and 'Make WordArt' is a program dedicated to reviving those campy, nostalgic styles. The project, created by graphic designer Mike McMillan, recreates a fairly accurate depiction of WordArt for Windows 95.
Make WordArt looks like a pared-down version of the actual WordArt application for Microsoft Word on Windows 95. Placed within a faux operating system that mimics the old computers (including the notorious Clippy character,) the program lets users select from a set of 15 different fonts inspired by the original WordArt. These include rainbow text and 3D green marble. Once a font is selected, users can enter any text they choose and Make WordArt will automatically place it on the mock document.
Make WordArt looks like a pared-down version of the actual WordArt application for Microsoft Word on Windows 95. Placed within a faux operating system that mimics the old computers (including the notorious Clippy character,) the program lets users select from a set of 15 different fonts inspired by the original WordArt. These include rainbow text and 3D green marble. Once a font is selected, users can enter any text they choose and Make WordArt will automatically place it on the mock document.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Design - Opportunity for companies to create new products using retro design for a nostalgic effect.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - Opportunity for companies to use nostalgia as a marketing tool to attract consumers.
3. Interactive Graphics - Opportunity for companies to develop interactive graphics and programs that mimic older technology for fun and creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can use Make WordArt as inspiration to create new designs by incorporating campy 90s text generator elements.
2. Advertising - Companies in the advertising industry can use trend of 90s campy design to create marketing campaigns that attract consumers with nostalgia.
3. Tech Industry - Tech companies can explore the possibilities of using nostalgic design in new, innovative products or as a theme for gaming software.
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