# Literal Crayon-Colored Posters These Crayola Crayon Colors are Represented by Namesake Items By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-crayons References: [flavorwire](http://flavorwire.com/404397/stylish-photos-that-visually-represent-cryola-crayons-color-names) & [danielseunglee](http://danielseunglee.com/crayola-theory) As children, most used crayons to put thoughts and pictures down on paper; with these Crayola crayon color poster interpretations, the joy of the crayon can continue into adulthood. One of the facets that set Crayola apart from other brands was its way of naming colors. Instead of picking standard names such as blue and red, Crayola was different by calling them Denim and [Brick Red](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-huaihai-road). These posters by photographer Daniel Seung Lee are a playful interpretation of the famous crayons. Lee takes the color name and puts a literal spin on it by showing bananas for [Banana Yellow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang) and a flamingo for [Pink Flamingo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-palm-puff-x-pottery-barn-teen). Pairing these posters with the Crayola crayon colors is a mature flashback for those of us who used to love to color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-inspired Interpretations:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and playful interpretations of colors, not limited to crayon names. - **Nostalgic Design:** The use of nostalgic elements in design, such as crayon colors, to evoke feelings of childhood and nostalgia. - **Literal Representation:** The trend of using literal objects to represent abstract concepts, such as using a banana to represent the color yellow. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create new products and artwork inspired by vibrant colors and playful interpretations. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Marketers can tap into the nostalgia trend and incorporate nostalgic elements, such as crayon colors, into campaigns to evoke emotions and connect with customers. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can create products inspired by crayon colors, allowing customers to bring a sense of nostalgia and playfulness into their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Revived Crayon Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors.md) - [Vibrant Creativity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color.md) - [Crayon-Themed Soda Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayonthemed-soda.md) - [Revived Crayon Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-crayon-colors.md) - [Large-Scale Interactive Creativity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-dandelion-day.md) - [Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-full.md) - [Retro Colored Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors-collection.md) - [Creativity Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity.md) - [Crayon-Themed Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-x-swell.md)