Artist Craig Minchington recently published a a series of 3D graphic redesigns of a number of classic 80s cartoon logos.
The result is a visually exciting revitalization of some of the most memorable and iconic logos in TV history. The Thundercats Logo becomes bold and glossy and gets new energy and life in the form of bright lighting striking it from all directions. The logo for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has a gritty urban feel to it, with red and green smudged and sprayed everywhere, like graffiti on a wall.
These re-imagined designs bring these classic 80s cartoon logos into the modern age without the need for any kind of drastic design changes. The use of 3D turns these logos into something visually dynamic, something to admire without a catchy theme tune to go with it.
Retro Cartoon Logo Makeovers
These 80s Cartoon Logos Get a 3D Makeover
Trend Themes
1. 3D Logos - The trend of creating 3D versions of classic logos presents an opportunity for graphic designers to update and refresh brands in a visually dynamic way.
2. Cartoon Nostalgia - The trend of making over classic cartoon logos taps into nostalgia and presents an opportunity for companies to target consumers through familiarity and sentimentality.
3. Revitalized Branding - The trend of revitalizing branding through 3D design presents an opportunity for companies to modernize without changing their core identity.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - This trend presents an opportunity for graphic designers to offer their expertise in creating dynamic, visually exciting logos that reflect modern technology.
2. Marketing - This trend presents an opportunity for marketing agencies to help companies update their brand and appeal to nostalgia while also staying relevant in a fast-paced industry.
3. Entertainment - This trend presents an opportunity for entertainment companies to leverage nostalgia and create excitement around re-released or newly designed versions of classic brands.