The Me + You series includes beautifully executed artworks from Barbara Pala that blends fashion, art, humor and Valentine's Day.
Me + You is Barbara Pala's unique approach to Valentine's Day cards. Her images features rough fashion sketches of pop cultural couple outfits with a text describing the nature of their relationship. Some of the familiar clothing you may recognize are Han Solo and Leia or Hugh Hefner and his Playboy bunnies. Even Bert and Ernie make an appearance -- bromantically, at least.
Iconic Valentine Pictorials
Me + You by Barbara Pala is an Unconventional Lover's Greeting Card
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Valentine's Day Cards - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional greeting card industry by introducing unique and visually appealing artwork.
2. Fashion Illustration - Disruptive innovation potential lies in creating fashion illustrations that blend humor and popular culture.
3. Personalized Relationship Descriptions - Opportunity exists to disrupt the market by offering customized relationship descriptions on greeting cards.
Industry Implications
1. Greeting Card - The greeting card industry can leverage unique and artistic approaches to attract younger, more design-conscious consumers.
2. Art - Disruptive innovation potential lies in merging art and illustration with commercial products like greeting cards.
3. Fashion - Fashion industry players can explore collaborations with artists to create unconventional illustrations that blend fashion and popular culture.