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Spunky Retrograde Illustrations

These Justin Mezzell Graphics are Vintage-Hued and Engaging

— April 13, 2012 — Art & Design
These Justin Mezzell illustrations are reminiscent of vintage movie posters and retro advertisements. The artist uses muted-hues and a short gradient of colors, which renders the aesthetic feel. His use of monochromatics and simple shading techniques somewhat flattens the images, allowing the audience to better engage with the work on an interactive level. The majority of his works leave room for the audience to create a narrative. Often following James Bond-esque motifs, the images are exciting and adventurous.

Mezzell is an illustrator and digital designer based in Orlando, Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida. His portfolio is chalk full of awesome infographics, typography and illustrations. His thematic works are concise and memorable, reeling in the viewer with dimensional compositions and vintage feel.

Trend Themes
1. Vintage-hued Illustrations - The use of retro and muted colors in illustrations creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in vintage-styled branding and marketing campaigns.
2. Interactive Illustrations - The use of simple shading techniques and leaving room for audience interpretation in illustrations creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in immersive storytelling experiences.
3. Thematic Illustrated Infographics - The use of concise and memorable thematic illustrations in infographics creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in presenting complex data in a visually appealing way.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The use of vintage-hued and interactive illustrations creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique advertising campaigns that stand out.
2. Film - The use of retro-inspired illustrations creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating vintage and exciting movie poster designs.
3. Publishing - The use of thematic illustrated infographics creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in presenting complex information in an engaging way for publication layouts.
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