Internet networking, as with any major movement, is embraced, rejected or simply ignored by great numbers of the population. These Social Media Propaganda posters make a pop culture parody of the war for members on three major websites.
Graphic designer Aaron Wood has designed these images to take the typical appearance of placards by the Allies and the Russians during the World Wars of the 20th century. Such an aesthetic is achieved through the use of simple color fills within minimally detailed pictures accompanied with direct verbal messages. Of the Social Media Propaganda posters, the Twitter bill asks the public to "Be brief!" the Facebook print promotes communal farming and the communist Google+ bill asks that "All must be shared."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Social Media Propaganda
- Exploring the use of propaganda techniques on social media platforms to recruit users.
- Pop Culture Parody
- Creating parody content using World War aesthetic to make a statement about the war for online members.
- Minimalistic Graphic Design
- Utilizing simple color fills and minimal detail in graphic design to convey direct verbal messages.
Where This Applies
- Graphic Design
- Incorporating the concept of social media propaganda posters into graphic design projects for marketing and branding purposes.
- Social Media Marketing
- Leveraging the idea of pop culture parody to create engaging social media campaigns and attract users.
- Online Advertising
- Utilizing minimalistic graphic design techniques in online advertising to create impactful and concise messages that resonate with the target audience.
