# Primary Color Portraits The Crayola Theory Series Captures the Essence of Crayons By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-theory References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/crayola-theory-by-dawn-kim-and-daniel-seung-lee/) & [dawnkim](http://dawnkim.com/Crayola-Theory) There is a reason why the Land of Oz was in technicolor while Kansas city was portrayed in boring sepia-tinted black and white, and the [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity) Theory photo series addresses it. Color, in all of its wonderful vibrancy, often breeds imagination and insight, which was exactly the case for Dorothy. In this instance, the Crayola Theory series heightens the classic quality of [crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-crayon-colors) in a way that is both naive and nostalgic. Created by Dawn Kim and Daniel Seung Lee, the Crayola Theory series translates real [Crayola colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinique-x-crayola) into still life scenarios. From red bricks to an eggplant and even piles of copper coins, the images capture the striking hues in real life objects. What makes the photos even more eye-catching is the use of the same color as the backdrop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 65% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Color-centric Branding:** Incorporating vibrant, bold colors into branding can enhance engagement and encourage customer interaction. - **Color-based Storytelling:** Color can be used to create evocative and impactful stories in advertising, marketing, and media. - **Color Psychology Marketing:** By utilizing the psychological effects of different colors, marketers can create visually and emotionally appealing campaigns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Incorporating colors can help advertisers to create striking and memorable campaigns that catch consumer attention and promote brand recognition. - **Graphic Design:** Designers can use colors to evoke specific emotions and create powerful visual communication designs that drive engagement and sales. - **Education:** Educational institutions can adopt color theory to create a more engaging and impactful learning environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creativity Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity.md) - [Nostalgic Revived Crayon Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-colors.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Large-Scale Interactive Creativity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-dandelion-day.md) - [Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-hot-chocolate.md) - [Nostalgic Crayon-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack.md) - [Creativity-Focused One-Day Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneday-activation.md) - [Playful Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinique-x-crayola.md) - [Crayon-Themed Soda Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayonthemed-soda.md)