# Cover Illustration Series Marco Goran Romano's Work for Dario Flaccovio Editore is Impressive By Meghan Young | Published 2016-02-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dario-flaccovio-editore References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/30076953/Dario-Flaccovio-Editore-Cover-Illustrations-Vol2) It is clear why Marco Goran Romano has done so much work for Dario Flaccovio Editore. The illustrator, who is based in Milan, Italy, focuses on [quirky and abstract depictions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone) of modern society. Whether that is social media, technology or simply people's reactions and sentiments towards such contemporary phenomena, his observations are thought-provoking and creative. Whether full of color or more monotone, the Dario Flaccovio Editore series focuses more on a juxtaposition of objects and shapes that are familiar and yet unfamiliar. By coming together as a [collage of sorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection), it becomes interesting to see how different relationships are connected through his depictions. Such illustrations as those appearing on the [cover of Dario Flaccovio Editore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money) are becoming more and more prevalent as people make sense of the world we live in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quirky Illustrations:** The trend of utilizing quirky and abstract illustrations for design and branding represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the marketing and advertising industries. - **Collage Art:** The trend of using collage techniques in art and design represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creative industries such as graphic design, publishing, and advertising. - **Social Commentary Art:** The trend of using art as a means of social commentary represents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and cultural industries as artists continue to express their thoughts and feelings about society through their work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing:** The utilization of quirky and abstract illustrations in marketing campaigns represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketers looking for new and creative ways to engage with consumers. - **Graphic Design:** The use of collage techniques in graphic design represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers looking to create unique and visually striking designs. - **Publishing:** The trend of using eye-catching illustrations on book covers represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for publishers looking to stand out in a competitive market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Branded Illustration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai.md) - [Sculptural Living Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cromatica.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-finkenauer.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md)