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Dystopia Fascination

Attracted to the faux reality of a repressive futuristic world

Implications - Modern consumers are intrigued by the idea of a future dystopian world, as evidenced by the popularity of the recently released film The Hunger Games, as well as the prevalence of imagery, products and other innovations that suggest a repressive and controlled society operating under the guise of a utopian world. These innovations not only appeal to our fascination and wonder but also serve as reminders that the pursuit of utopia may not always be in our best interests.
Trend Themes
1. Dystopian Fascination - Consumers' interest in a future dystopian world is influencing artistic innovations and fashion themes
2. Post-apocalyptic Aesthetics - Designers and artists incorporate dystopian elements in industrial, architectural and graphic design for an edgy futuristic aesthetic
3. Pop Culture Mashups - Mashups of dystopian literary and film characters with popular cartoons, plush toys and fashion create a playful sensation for consumers
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers and brands can incorporate the post-apocalyptic aesthetics trend in their collections for edgy and futuristic designs
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can create dystopian-inspired graphic illustrations, paintings, industrial structures and photo manipulations for exhibitions and commissions
3. Entertainment - Movie studios, TV networks and comic book publishers can develop and market dystopian storylines, characters and products for a growing audience interested in the genre
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Featured Examples

Monochromatic Dystopia Paintings
Monochromatic Dystopia Paintings
Michael Peck Transports Viewers to Foreboding Worlds
Michael Peck’s paintings come across as tangible memories. The familiarity of the environments, the romanticism of the feelings felt in the moments and that longing one feels to revisit these passages… MORE
Dystopia Cartoon Mashups
Dystopia Cartoon Mashups
The Hunger Games Characters as Simpsons Stars are Hilarious
The Hunger Games Characters as Simpsons Stars is a mash-up series made by Next Movie and Old Red Jalopy. With the upcoming release of the Hunger Games movie, everyone is loving dystopian connotations.... MORE
Film-Inspired Photoblogs
Film-Inspired Photoblogs
Capitol Couture is a Tumblr Based on Fashion from The Hunger Games
The marketing people behind the film The Hunger Games have launched a Tumblr called Capitol Couture, giving fashionable fans of the film a place where they can get their fill of the movie's haute couture.… MORE
Futuristic Dystopian Art
Futuristic Dystopian Art
Alexandra Damacsek Uses Morbid Photo Manipulation to Create a Dark World
The work of Alexandra Damacsek is so much deeper than what meets the eye. Each of this talented artist's photo manipulations are carefully crafted so to reveal a dark and sinister world, which surpasses… MORE
Dystopian Industrial Structures
Dystopian Industrial Structures
The Samitaur Tower Provides Information and Art to its Citizens
If I had to imagine the future, it would be filled with architecture like the Samitaur Tower. Its industrial look lends a dramatic touch to this city corner. An information tower, it will not only provide… MORE
Surreal Dystopian Illustrations
Surreal Dystopian Illustrations
Niklas Lundberg Creates Dark and Dramatic Graphic Designs
There is something very dystopian about Niklas Lundberg's digital illustrations. The fact that his work is dark and dramatic, not to mention futuristic as well, really gives the illusion that he has created… MORE
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The Jeff Bark Bullett Magazine Editorial is Dark and Dystopian
The latest fashion editorial for Bullet magazine stars models German Ruiz, Jeremy Wardlaw, Luciano Buttendorf, Nick Marini and Paul Boche. The dystopic shoot lensed by photographer Jeff Bark... MORE
Post-Apocalyptic Pendants
Post-Apocalyptic Pendants
The Hunger Games Necklace Pays Tribute to District 12
As the Twilight saga nears its end, the new Hunger Games trilogy is about to make its debut and take the box officer by storm—what better way to prepare for the new dystopian craze by adorning... MORE
Dystopian Jean Ads
Dystopian Jean Ads
The Calik Denim Campaign Shows that "Denim is Our Only Savior"
It is not too far-fetched to believe that "Denim is our only savior," as the Calik Denim campaign puts it. As far as fashion fabrics go, denim can be considered one of the most reliable, as they serve… MORE
Plush Toy Dystopias
Plush Toy Dystopias
'Beanie Baby Hunger Games' is Just as Good as the Actual Movie
The ‘Beanie Baby Hunger Games’ by Jeff Luppino-Esposito and Jamie T. McCelland is exactly what one might guess. This nearly 12-minute mini movie re-caps the highlights of ‘The... MORE

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