# Philatelic Photoshopping Bizarre Stamp Designs By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-stamp-design-wishful-thinking-postal-trends References: [worth1000](http://www.worth1000.com/contest.asp?contest_id=21501&display=photoshop) It would be beyond brilliant if any of these stamps were real, but I am sorry to say they are not. The stamps in this gallery are a selection from Worth 1000's collection of the best [fantasy stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-stamp). With these competitions, the humor is not only in the designs but the categories and descriptions of the work itself. Entries here include: [Just say no to drugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin) - Ozzie Osbourne Courtroom dramas - Martha Stewart Legends of pollution [Kiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-2) How to Fight - Based on the design of airplane safety cards ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantasy Stamp Art:** A trend for innovative and imaginative artwork for stamps. - **Humorous Stamp Design:** A trend for using humor in stamp design to appeal to a younger audience. - **Alternative Stamp Communication:** A trend for using stamps as a form of communication for personal expression. ### Where This Applies - **Philatelic Stamps and Collectibles:** An industry that can incorporate and market these innovative and humorous designs to collectors. - **Printing and Graphic Arts:** An industry that can use innovative design techniques to produce unique stamp designs for non-philatelic products. - **Postal and Courier Services:** An industry that can utilize these stamps as marketing tools and develop targeted campaigns for specific groups of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thematic Postal Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-releases-for-2025.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Pop Art Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-lichtenstein-stamps.md) - [Waterfall-inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamp-design.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Postage Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-stamps.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-stamps.md) - [Photographer-Honoring Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ansel-adams.md) - [Christmas Carols-Inspired Mail Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-stamp.md) - [Turtles-Inspired Stamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protect-sea-turtles.md)