These The Weeknd Posters Illustrate the Crooner's Intoxicating Lyrics
Jason Soy — November 16, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: principlesofprocrastination.tumblr & theweekndfans.tumblr
As enigmatic as the singer himself, these The Weeknd posters seemingly crept their way into circulation and are now dominating Tumblr feeds everywhere, mimicking the Toronto crooner's unexpected but very much welcomed career.
These The Weeknd posters hold a special place in fans' hearts as they use potent graphics to illustrate some of the R&B artist's inebriating lyrics. The songs featured so far include What You Need, Lonely Star, Heaven or Las Vegas, and everyone's favorite, Wicked Games. More posters inspired by the mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday, and The Weeknd's upcoming Echoes of Silence are to be expected.
As of right now, the creator of these The Weeknd posters is unknown, though most blogs link back to a Tumblr titled Principles of Procrastination as its source.
These The Weeknd posters hold a special place in fans' hearts as they use potent graphics to illustrate some of the R&B artist's inebriating lyrics. The songs featured so far include What You Need, Lonely Star, Heaven or Las Vegas, and everyone's favorite, Wicked Games. More posters inspired by the mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday, and The Weeknd's upcoming Echoes of Silence are to be expected.
As of right now, the creator of these The Weeknd posters is unknown, though most blogs link back to a Tumblr titled Principles of Procrastination as its source.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Poster Art - There is an opportunity for artists to use minimalism in their poster art designs, allowing them to create potent graphics with simple and recognizable imagery.
2. Lyric Illustration - This trend indicates an opportunity for visual artists to create lyric illustrations for other musicians, helping fans to connect more deeply with their favorite songs.
3. Unofficial Fan Art - Unofficial fan art is a growing trend for musicians with passionate fans, creating opportunities for artists to capitalize on the popularity of musicians to create posters and other printable art.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The Weeknd's posters show a disruptive innovation opportunity for the music industry by allowing artists to leverage their lyrics in conjunction with visual design to connect with fans in new and engaging ways.
2. Art and Design - The trend of minimalist poster art and lyric illustration represents an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique products relating to their favorite bands and musicians.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Unofficial fan art has the potential to be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the marketing and advertising industry, giving them a new avenue for promoting musicians through engaging visuals created by passionate fans.
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