# Collaborative Creative Projects Peanuts Global Art Collective & STORY Boast Community Enhancement By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-creative-project References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/9/peanuts-global-art-collective-story) & [thisisstory](https://thisisstory.com/stories/how-original/) Through their collaborative creative project, New York-based concept retailer STORY and the newly formed Peanuts Global Art Collective aim to arrange a space where urban communities can express themselves. The experimental initiative is dubbed 'How Original!' and it also taps into notable fashion labels like Champion, HUF and more. The Peanuts Global Art Collective is a group of seven artists who offer whimsical interpretations of the characters from the popular animated franchise. The collaborative creative project adequately highlights unique work through the release of [Peanuts-themed apparel, accessories, and collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-collections). What is more, STORY will host a number of [DIY-style events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-workshop) that tap into local makers and artists. The opportunity invites the community to celebrate art through customization tutorials with Vans, for example. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Creative Projects:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with artists and creators to enhance community engagement and expression. - **Peanuts Global Art Collective:** Utilizing beloved franchises for creative interpretations and merchandise provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion and art industries. - **Diy-style Events:** Creating events that involve local makers and artists to foster community involvement and celebrate art through customization tutorials presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the retail industry. ### Where This Applies - **Concept Retail:** Collaborative creative projects in concept retail can enhance customer engagement and attract a niche audience. - **Fashion:** Utilizing popular franchises to create unique apparel and accessories presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands. - **Art:** Incorporating art and customization events into retail spaces allows for the fusion of creativity and commerce, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooly.md) - [Wintery Cartoon Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/market-x-peanuts.md) - [Collaboration Cartoon Aviation Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avi8-and-peanuts.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Coffee Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grind-and-peanuts.md) - [Playful Tween Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justice.md) - [Collaborative Bubble Tea Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gong-cha-x-peanuts.md) - [Christmas Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-social-social-club-3.md) - [Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide.md) - [Celebratory Comic Strip Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-75th-anniversary-loungefly-collection.md)