Sindre Johnsen's Pokemon Images Place the Toons in Real Life
Paul Maccarone — August 31, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: behance.net & designtaxi
These Pokemon images aren't the classic ones fans are used to, instead the pixelated creations have been placed into natural everyday scenarios. Norwegian-based graphic designer Sindre Johnsen has done a wonderful job at creating a surreal cross between the world of Pokemon and our own reality.
Seeing 'Snorlax' chilling out on the beach with his other Pokemon friends has an amusing effect that is truly thought-provoking. Johnsen has shown an ingeniously imaginative mind through both the execution and conceptualization of such a concept. The blending that had to be done to insert pixelated characters into crisp high-quality natural backgrounds is nothing short of superb.
Johnsen's work is an absolute pleasure to view and will truly inspire more artists to combine different elements -- and hopefully create more amazing Pokemon images.
Seeing 'Snorlax' chilling out on the beach with his other Pokemon friends has an amusing effect that is truly thought-provoking. Johnsen has shown an ingeniously imaginative mind through both the execution and conceptualization of such a concept. The blending that had to be done to insert pixelated characters into crisp high-quality natural backgrounds is nothing short of superb.
Johnsen's work is an absolute pleasure to view and will truly inspire more artists to combine different elements -- and hopefully create more amazing Pokemon images.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Reality - Opportunity for graphic designers to create more surreal cross-reality concepts.
2. Anime Realism - Artists can further explore merging the anime universe with our everyday reality, creating more unique and thought-provoking creations.
3. Nostalgic Revival - The use of familiar characters like Pokemon in new and creative ways taps into people's nostalgia and can be a strategy for generating interest in different industries.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - The trend for pixelated reality provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for graphic designers to develop new skill sets and create unique, nostalgic designs for their clients.
2. Anime and Manga - More anime and manga creators could explore the integration of their characters in everyday situations to give their audience a new and exciting perspective on their favorite characters.
3. Tourism and Entertainment - Companies in these industries could leverage the nostalgic revival trend to create unique experiences, like augmented reality Pokemon hunts, that appeal to millennial audiences who grew up with Pokemon.
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