# Monster Invasion Postcards 'Holidaying Horrors' Depicts Terrible Tentacled Tourists By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-hibbert-holidaying-horrors References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Holidaying-Horrors/265707) & [anthony-hibbert](http://www.anthony-hibbert.com/) Anthony Hibbert's 'Holidaying Horrors' set of postcards depicts what New York City might look like if it were invaded by tentacled monsters. In the set, Anthony Hibbert enhances familiar Big [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prank-pack) landmarks with these terrible tourists, and I'm a huge fan of the results. We've seen a number of [art collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then) and other quirky innovations that imagine a [world invaded by monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece). Check out some of my favorite features that follow this theme below. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society are looking for products that feature an unconventional aspect. Items that contain an otherworldly element appeal to those shoppers who want to experience something new. Companies could develop more designs like this in order to attract a wider audience of customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Monster-inspired Designs:** Companies can create products featuring unconventional designs and otherworldly elements to attract a wider audience of customers. - **Quirky Innovations:** Businesses can offer unique and unconventional products to appeal to consumers looking for something new and different. - **Monster Invasion Imagery:** Incorporating monster-inspired themes in art and design can create engaging and captivating products for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create monster-themed products that appeal to consumers seeking unconventional and unique art. - **Tourism:** Travel companies can use monster invasion imagery to create unique and captivating promotions for tourists. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Game and entertainment companies can develop monster-themed games or experiences to attract customers looking for something different and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Monster Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-chrome-labubu.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md)