The Harry Potter Criterion Collection is an awesome design from Cooper Union student Patrick Sullivan.
The collection features all seven of the movies in a classic interpretation of the films. My favorite one of Patrick Sullivan’s collection is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as it truly depicts the beauty of Rowlng's writing. Sullivan manages to capture the essence of each film and book throughout his Criterion mock-up.
Sullivan demonstrates with his Harry Potter Criterion Collection that he grasps the unique designs that makes the magical world of Harry Potter come to life.
Implications - When a long term pop culture franchise such as Harry Potter comes to an end, fans want to continue to grasp on to the lasting memories of the franchise and will create fan-generated content in order to do so. This also allows other fans to continue on with their fantasy.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fan-generated Content
- Opportunity to tap into the creativity and passion of fans to create new products and experiences based on popular franchises like Harry Potter.
- Nostalgic Design
- Opportunity to recreate classic interpretations of popular movies or books, appealing to fans' desire for nostalgia.
- Crossover Collections
- Opportunity to combine different franchises or genres to create unique collections that appeal to fans of multiple fandoms.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment Merchandise
- Opportunity for merchandise companies to collaborate with fans and create unique products based on popular franchises.
- Publishing
- Opportunity to create special edition books or collectible sets that cater to fans' love for nostalgic design.
- Film Production
- Opportunity to create limited edition or collector's sets that capture the essence of a film or franchise, appealing to fans' desire for nostalgic design.
