Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,195 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,990 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,195 cutting edge ideas.

8-Bit Pop Sensations

Paul Robertson Gives the World Pixelated Katy Perry

— June 28, 2011 — Pop Culture
If you've ever wondered what celebrities would look like if they were characters in a Super Nintendo video game, then you're in luck because Paul Robertson is slowly answering your queries with his fantastic 8-bit illustrations.

Seen in this gallery is Paul Robertson's take on Katy Perry if she was made up of pixels. The costumes seen in the illustration are from her California Gurls video.

However, Robertson is not satisfied only making celebrities 8-bit. Check out his fantastic Pokemon illustrations that capture the look of your favorite elemental creatures even better than most Nintendo games do.

Implications - With computer graphics advancing to pseudo-realistic extremes, consumers are finding comfort in the 8-bit aesthetics of yesteryears as it's a highly familiar visual aesthetic. Corporations looking to evoke a sense of ease from consumers can utilize 8-bit imagery in their marketing campaigns.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Aesthetics - Utilizing 8-bit imagery in marketing campaigns can evoke a sense of ease and familiarity for consumers in a world of hyperrealistic computer graphics.
2. Nostalgic Design - The popularity of 8-bit illustrations and pixel art demonstrates a growing market for nostalgic design in various industries.
3. Pixelated Creativity - Artists and designers can explore the creative possibilities of pixel art and 8-bit aesthetics in their work, offering unique and eye-catching visuals.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Ad agencies and marketing firms can incorporate 8-bit imagery into their campaigns to capture consumer attention and tap into a sense of nostalgia.
2. Gaming - Video game developers can leverage the popularity of retro aesthetics to create games that appeal to a market seeking nostalgic gaming experiences.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore pixel art and 8-bit aesthetics as a medium for creating unique and visually captivating artworks and designs.
4.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness