These animated themed GIFs were designed by the art director of 'Markerz' Roman Shevchenko and the creative agency's chief designer Ivan Sokolov.
Riding the wave of popularity that the HBO television series, the animators created themed GIFs that work as a tribute to the past couple of seasons of the show. The GIFs show a variety of people and scenes that viewers of the show would recognize -- including Tyrion Lannister on trial, Joffrey Baratheon before and after he was poisoned, the White Walkers, Jon Snow and the author of the Game of Thrones books --George R.R. Martin.
These animations work as playful representations of a television series that is normally ominous.
Fantasy-Themed GIFs
These Short Animations Are Inspired by Game of Thrones
Trend Themes
1. Fantasy-themed Gifs - A growing trend in creating themed GIFs inspired by popular fantasy television shows. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation and sale of a library of themed GIFs for companies or individuals to use in their marketing campaigns or on social media.
2. Fan Art - A trend in creating fan art for popular television shows. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of an online marketplace to sell fan art directly to consumers to support artists.
3. Pop Culture-inspired Animation - A trend in creating animation inspired by pop culture including television shows, movies, and video games. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of an animation studio that focuses on creating animated content inspired by popular pop culture trends.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry is currently utilizing the popularity of Game of Thrones to create various themed products and experiences. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of virtual reality experiences based on popular television shows.
2. Advertising - Advertising agencies have utilized pop culture references in their campaigns. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporation of themed GIFs into advertising campaigns for companies.
3. Online Retail - Fans are currently buying Game of Thrones merchandise as a way to show their support for the show. Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of a niche online retail store that specializes in selling fan-made merchandise related to popular television shows.