Anti Design Shows Its Dark Side With Sinister Photos
Tisah Tucknott — July 3, 2009 — Fashion
Anti Design is a design agency that specializes in brand imagery, packaging, print and interactive illustrations.
The images above show Anti Design’s dark side, as they explore what seems to be a photoshoot of a widow in mourning.
Check out the gallery to see how balloons mimic bats and how the black veil symbolizes death.
Implications - The recession and ensuing credit crunch sent the world into the doldrums, and the creative industry responded with a wave of dark, desolate themes inspired by this widespread depression. Apocalyptic imagery, blood and gore, and death and the afterlife are just some of the unsavory, angst-ridden themes used in artists' visions of our dystopian future.
The images above show Anti Design’s dark side, as they explore what seems to be a photoshoot of a widow in mourning.
Check out the gallery to see how balloons mimic bats and how the black veil symbolizes death.
Implications - The recession and ensuing credit crunch sent the world into the doldrums, and the creative industry responded with a wave of dark, desolate themes inspired by this widespread depression. Apocalyptic imagery, blood and gore, and death and the afterlife are just some of the unsavory, angst-ridden themes used in artists' visions of our dystopian future.
Trend Themes
1. Dark-themed Design - Opportunity for design agencies to explore and create brand imagery, packaging, and interactive illustrations that evoke dark and desolate themes.
2. Mourning-inspired Photography - Opportunity for photographers to capture artistic interpretations of mourning and widowhood using symbolism and unconventional elements.
3. Dystopian Future Imagery - Opportunity for artists to envision and create apocalyptic and angsty themes in response to global economic downturn and credit crunch.
Industry Implications
1. Design Agency - Opportunity for design agencies to specialize in creating brand imagery, packaging, print materials, and interactive illustrations that cater to the dark-themed trend.
2. Photography - Opportunity for photographers to explore and capture artistic interpretations of mourning and widowhood, using unconventional elements and symbolic elements.
3. Art - Opportunity for artists to create and showcase artwork that reflects the dystopian future and angst-ridden themes inspired by the global economic recession and credit crunch.
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