Joshua Vides's comic book-inspired sneakers are an incredibly stylish footwear option with a unique concept. The Instagram artist became known for painting objects white and drawing on them with a Sharpie. With this technique, Vides is able to achieve a sketch-like feel and comic-style quality to his imagery. Recently, Highsnobiety noticed the artist's fun shoe DIY and commented that what makes this eye-catching is "the illusion that the objects were photoshopped into the shot, rather than just customized by hand."
Joshua has similarly decorated portable outdoor toilets, basketball courts and street signs on his Instagram, but it seems his Nike and Vans comic book-inspired sneakers are his most popular work to date. The shoes are a fun DIY project that go with any outfit, and also brings with it the electrifying narrative of comic books.
Comic Book-Inspired Sneakers
Instagram Artist Joshua Vides Customizes His Kicks by Hand
Trend Themes
1. Comic Book-inspired Footwear - Opportunity for footwear brands to collaborate with artists and create unique, comic book-inspired designs.
2. Handcrafted Customization - Potential for artists and entrepreneurs to offer customized products by hand, adding a personal touch to ordinary items.
3. Illusionary Design Technique - Opportunity for designers and brands to explore the use of illusionary techniques to create visually captivating products.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Footwear brands can capitalize on the trend of comic book-inspired designs to attract customers looking for unique and artistic footwear options.
2. Art/design - Artists and entrepreneurs can tap into the demand for customized products by offering handcrafted customization services.
3. Fashion - Fashion designers and brands can experiment with illusionary design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching products.