# Branded Babies Jonathan Darby Brands Infant Images with Corporate Logos By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branded-babies-jonathan-darby-corporate-logos References: [saatchi-gallery](http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/illustrators/index.php?inc=details&id=97450) Commenting on the power of brands in seducing society, Jonathan Darby’s striking images of babies branded with corporate logos present a confronting take on capitalistic marketing as a negative force. London-based Jonathan Darby believes that he lives in a branded nation, utterly seduced by corporate giants, yet the Nike trainer-wearing artist concedes that he is just as much part of it as anyone else. As such, he chose to use himself in his work, admitting that he is also the subject of this matter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Branded Babies:** Opportunity for companies to explore unconventional marketing strategies by incorporating their logos on babies. - **Capitalistic Marketing:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the marketing industry by challenging the negative impact of capitalistic marketing on society. - **Seduction by Brands:** Opportunity for businesses to rethink branding strategies and create more ethical and responsible approaches to engaging consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing and Advertising:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the marketing and advertising industry by redefining the boundaries of branding and exploring unconventional marketing techniques. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for fashion brands to collaborate with artists and explore unique ways of incorporating logos into clothing and accessories. - **Art and Design:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry by challenging traditional notions of artistic expression and exploring the intersection of consumerism and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babybel-billboard.md) - [Burger Ad Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-kings-new-campaign.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Kidult Baby Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-baby.md) - [Temporary Luxury Brand Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-brand-installation.md) - [Cheeky Infant Formula Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-start.md) - [Sustainable Baby-and-Mom Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pipette.md) - [Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isla-and-mimi.md) - [Chic Baby-Focused Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/br-baby.md)