# New Decade Designs James White's Colorful Artwork Has You Looking into the Future By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-artwork References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Commemorative-posters/381703) & [signalnoise](http://www.signalnoise.com) Canadian-based digital artists and graphic designer James White teamed up with Tuts+ Network to design a commemorative poster to introduce 2010. White gained inspiration from [70s and 80s sci-fi publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan), as well as from [Omni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo) magazine covers to create this colorful artwork. He wanted to create something that left a lot to the imagination. White says, “I wanted to strike that vibe for the Tuts+ crew, I even modeled the type after Omni’s title treatment.” Check out Whites colorful artwork above and keep clicking for more from Trend Hunters archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Artwork:** Opportunity to revolutionize the art industry through the creation and distribution of digital artwork. - **Sci-fi Influence:** Opportunity to tap into the growing nostalgia for 70s and 80s sci-fi designs and incorporate them into modern products and services. - **Imaginative Design:** Opportunity to create visually striking designs that leave room for individual interpretation and imagination. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to embrace digital mediums and explore new ways of creating and showcasing their work. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to leverage the nostalgia for sci-fi designs and incorporate them into book covers, magazine layouts, and other printed materials. - **Marketing:** Opportunity for marketers to utilize imaginative and visually striking designs that captivate audiences and create a memorable brand experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitch-wallpaper.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Toronto Visual Artist Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnnie-walker-chuck-anderson.md) - [Next Generation Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designers-of-tomorrow.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)