# Internet Acronym Wall Art These Slang-Covered Signs by Keith Scharwath Make Bold Statements By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acronym-art References: [underconsideration](http://www.underconsideration.com/quipsologies/archives/june_2011/diane_zerr_18.php) & [scharwath](http://scharwath.com/carwash/?p=740) A picture may say a thousand words, but this acronym art only needs to say a few letters to be understood. Artist Keith Scharwath has created these clever [wall signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro) for [Internet lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack) and media manics. The collection of signs features slang acronyms which are so commonly used in the Web world that they have become commonplace. Each sign is vibrantly colored and decorated, and each features a different font. Want to add some opinion to your apartment? These signs make bold statements which won't go ignored. Hang an "LOL" sign or a "WTF" wall piece to generate chuckles. Some of these signs may be [obscene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youll-swear-by-them), but I can guarantee your grandmother won't understand and will think they're charming. These Keith Scharwath acronym signs are a sign of a good sense of humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Slang-covered Signs:** Opportunity to create disruptive innovation by incorporating popular internet acronyms into signage and decor. - **Visual Communication:** Potential for innovative ways of visually conveying messages and emotions through acronym-inspired art. - **Humorous Home Decor:** Disruptive opportunity to introduce witty and bold statement pieces into the home decor industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Incorporating internet acronyms into artwork presents a disruptive opportunity for artists and designers to tap into online culture. - **Interior Design:** Using acronym-inspired art can shake up the interior design industry by adding a touch of humor and personality to spaces. - **Gift and Novelty:** Creating and selling slang-covered signs opens up a disruptive opportunity in the gift and novelty industry for unique and humorous products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Illuminated LED Artwork Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-poster.md) - [Gen Z-Coded Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-chronically-online.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Smiley Clothing Wall Hooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsahook.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)