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# Mangafied Product Makeovers
The David Schwen Poke Series is Inspired by the Pokemon Cartoon

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-23 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-schwen-poke
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/04/20/pok-beer-i-choose-you/?) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/dschwen/tags/pok&#233/)

Clearly the David Schwen Poké series was created by a emphatic fan who just needed to surround himself with [Pokemon paraphernalia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-center) that just isn't available on the market (yet). Although Schewen has only created four such unique products, I can only hope that it doesn't end there, especially considering how well-executed each of them is.

The David Schwen Poké series is a fun collection of objects and photos that includes a [beer can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-and-the-pokemon-company), burger box, [banana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-japan-pokmon) and book cover that have all been covered strategically with paint in the colors of red, black and white to take the form of a familiar logo. I especially like how David Schwen Poké series has sayings like "Gotta drink ‘em all!"

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.7/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Fan-made Products:** The success of the David Schwen Poké series shows a demand for unique and creatively designed fan-made products.
- **Branded Makeovers:** Opportunities abound for companies to collaborate with designers to create branded versions of everyday products, similar to the Schwen Poké series.
- **Colorful Product Design:** The use of bold colors in product design, as demonstrated by the Schwen Poké series, can offer a fresh take on familiar items.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry could incorporate popular franchises into their products, or partner with independent designers to create fan-made, limited edition items.
- **Marketing & Advertising:** Marketers can tap into the nostalgia and passion of fandom communities with creative campaigns that celebrate fan-made products and promote branded collaborations.
- **Art & Design:** Opportunities for independent artists and designers to create licensed, branded products and collaborations with companies, capitalizing on a trend of unique and eye-catching product design.

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