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# Vibrant Empowerment Murals
Jasper Wong's 'Designed on Surface' Mural Uplifts Young Generations

By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-01-19 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designed-on-surface
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/01/19/jasper-wong-microsoft-mural) & [api.viglink](http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_145323047181810&key=7895fa18b0f353280bfc82911e5c81c5&libId=ijlrssgv0100xcxm000DAhpicxqt1&loc=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/01/19/jasper-wong-microsoft-mural/)

Developed by [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mural-ai), the 'Designed on Surface' project is an artistic endeavor that highlights artists from all around the world. Starting in California, U.S.A, the first artist to be highlighted is POW! POW!'s Jasper Wong.

For its first installation, Microsoft appointed Wong to create a [vibrant mural on a wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) in Long Beach, California. Using Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 to project his concept, Wong created a vibrant piece that displays a tiger and a human hybrid character alongside another hybrid human character with a dinosaur skull for a head. Rainbows, flowers and other intricate details are also included in the mural, all of which are bursting with color.

With Wong's piece said to center on young people being inspired to "do great things," the Designed on Surface project is off to a great start.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Artistic Empowerment:** Creating vibrant murals that uplift and inspire young generations through art.
- **Global Artist Collaboration:** Highlighting artists from around the world to showcase their talents and creative processes.
- **Digital Art Integration:** Utilizing technology, such as Microsoft's Surface Pro, to project and bring digital art concepts to life.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists, muralists, and designers to create empowering and visually captivating works of art.
- **Technology:** Integration of digital tools and platforms to enhance traditional art forms and enable innovative artistic expressions.
- **Youth Engagement and Empowerment:** Developing projects that inspire and motivate young people to make a positive impact in their communities through creative initiatives.

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