Disturbing Daily Drawings

Michal Dziekan Portrays Today's Society in a Series of Illustrations

Michal Dziekan has created some amazingly disturbing illustrations that portray many everyday issues going on in today's society. Each image tells a unique story, often times representing cruelty and violence.

One of my favorites from Michal Dziekan's series tackles the issue of obesity, with people eating cheeseburgers out of a machine. Hailing from Warsaw, Poland, Michal Dziekan also works as a character designer and animator

Implications - With society so saturated with advertising, consumers have gradually become desensitized to attractive ads. They now read into advertisements that contain shocking graphic imagery or humorous text. Companies striving to attract a certain demographic should strategize a bold marketing campaign that will spark discussion.

Graphic Imagery Advertising
Companies should consider advertising that contains shocking graphic imagery or humorous text to attract a certain demographic.
Satirical Illustrations
Satirical illustrations and artwork that portray everyday issues in society can spark discussion and create buzz for a brand.
Bold Marketing Campaigns
To break through the desensitization of consumers, companies should adopt bold marketing campaigns that stand out with unique storytelling and imagery.

Who This Affects Most

Advertising
Advertising agencies can explore the use of graphic imagery and satire to create more engaging and thought-provoking ads.
Marketing
Marketers can adopt a bold approach to marketing campaigns with eye-catching imagery and storytelling to break through consumer desensitization.
Art and Design
Even within the art and design industry, there is a trend towards using satire and controversial imagery to spark conversation and make a statement.
SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 99%
Activity 87%
Freshness 8%

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