Pixelated Perspective

High-concept pixel art speaks to the modern consumer's digital mindset

Implications - Deliberately pixelated designs have found their way into everything from packaging to public art in what can only be considered a direct reflection of the modern consumer's digital perspective. An efficient means for brands to communicate their forward-thinking vision, pixelated design represents the inherent intersection of the digital and natural worlds through the scope of the discerning consumer.
Workshop Question - How does your brand cater to consumers' sense of nostalgia? What aspects of your industry could you call back to?

Trend Themes

  1. Pixel Art — Pixelated designs are becoming a popular choice for brands to communicate their forward-thinking vision.
  2. Nature-inspired Design — Geometrical, pixelated accent lines of minimalist packaging and interiors make a unique statement regarding the relationship between technology and modern beauty products that is given a natural touch with the floral detail.
  3. Aesthetically Pleasing Interior Design — Airport terminals and candy shops are being redesigned with eye-catching color-blocking and pixel-inspired graphics to add beauty to an otherwise functional environment.

Industry Implications

  1. Graphic Design — Graphic designers can capitalize on the trend of pixel art and create forward-thinking designs for various industries.
  2. Beauty Industry — The use of nature-inspired design in packaging and interiors can create a unique statement for modern beauty products.
  3. Travel Industry — In the travel industry, there is a need for aesthetically pleasing airport terminals to create a more calming environment for travelers.
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Featured Examples

Pixelated Flower Chain Rebrands
Pixelated Flower Chain Rebrands
Mostsvettorg is a Chain of Flower Shops with 71 Stores in Moscow
With 71 locations in Moscow alone, Mostsvettorg is a well-developed chain of flower shops that recently gave its visual branding a makeover. In hopes of highlighting more of the brand’s... MORE
Energetic Airport Makeovers
Energetic Airport Makeovers
London's Luton Airport Recently Received a Pastel-Hued Rebrand
Aimed at making London’s Luton Airport the destination of choice for individuals traveling in and out of the British capital, this awe-inspiring rebrand boasts a dreamy pastel-hued color... MORE
Pixelated Ceramic Installation
Pixelated Ceramic Installation
"Unexpected Hill" is a Creative Ceramic Sculpture in London
A city filled with plenty of dynamic public sculptures, this pixelated ceramic installation also serves as a unique pubic bench. Situated at the Burlington Gardens in London, “Unexpected Hill&#... MORE
Pixelated Candy Shop Interiors
Pixelated Candy Shop Interiors
This Candy Shop Design Boasts a Visually Stimulating Decor
This unique candy shop design is sure to entice new customers based on its curb appeal alone. Located in Hagen, Germany, the Bears & Friends candy boutique specializes in fruit gum candies and... MORE
Pixelated Cosmetics Packaging
Pixelated Cosmetics Packaging
The Packaging Range for This British Makeup Brand is Blooming
This perfectly packaged British makeup brand uses colorful accents against chic white paper to communicate the range’s delicate floral hues. Taking on the appearance of pixelated flowers in... MORE
Pixelated Banknote Makovers
Pixelated Banknote Makovers
The Norway Krone's Modern Redesign is Set to Roll Out in 2017
When people gaze at the redesigned Norway krone banknotes, first all they will see are abstract blocks of color. Yet upon closer inspection, the abstract forms become pixelated images of landscapes... MORE

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