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# Wordplay Artworks (UPDATE)
Chow Hon Lam's Newest Designs Prey on Pop Culture

By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-12 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chow-hon-lam
References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/graphic/chow-hon-lam.html) & [flyingmouse365](http://www.flyingmouse365.com/store/)

Designer Chow Hon Lam of the Flying Mouse 365 eStore has yet again come up with a new set of designs. This time, the [T-shirt designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunterhunter-tees) are even more unique than his previous death-themed tees.

Chow Hon Lam attacks pop culture with his shirt designs using [ironic graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei), such as toilets protesting "no butts" and a rabbit discovering "carats." Additionally, Chow Hon Lam used icons such as King Kong, Batman, Cupid and Darth Vader in his creations.

These T-shirts are incredibly nerdy and are perfect for any pop culture enthusiast. The Flying Mouse 365 eStore is a site you wouldn't regret stopping by while browsing the internet.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Ironic Graphic Designs:** Opportunity for designers to create T-shirt designs that use ironic graphics to make a statement.
- **Pop Culture-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create products that resonate with pop culture enthusiasts.
- **Nerdy Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to cater to the niche market of nerdy fashion by designing T-shirts with unique designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage ironic graphic designs and pop culture references to create unique and trendy products.
- **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to feature and sell T-shirts with nerdy designs to a niche audience.
- **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore the use of ironic graphics and pop culture icons in their designs, catering to the demand for unique and statement-making T-shirt designs.

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