# Celestial Cards Frano Brambilla's Vintage Postcards Feature Alien Beings By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frano-brambilla-vintage-postcards References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/vintage-postcards-get-a-taste-of-science-fiction/#more-15151) & [nerdcore.de](http://www.nerdcore.de/wp/2009/07/15/scifi-invades-vintage-postcards/) It is always a pain to send out letters when you are on vacation, but with these new vintage postcards, the joy of sending out cards just reached a new all-time high. Created by Frano Brambilla, these vintage postcards feature aliens and robots with an extra dose of sci-fi. Check out the gallery above to see more pictures of vintage postcards. **Implications** - Snail mail or the process of physically mailing a letter or message may be commonly seen as a thing of the past, but some still enjoy the novelty and romanticism of sending something through the postman. Thus, postcards, envelopes and stamps are all beginning to bear a more quirky aesthetic to play into the romanticism of mailing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quirky Postcard Designs:** The trend of quirky postcard designs presents an opportunity for artists and graphic designers to create unique and eye-catching postcards. - **Sci-fi-inspired Artwork:** The trend of incorporating sci-fi elements into artwork offers opportunities for artists to explore futuristic themes and captivate viewers with imaginative designs. - **Nostalgic Sentimentality:** The trend of embracing nostalgia in postcards taps into the desire for sentimental and personalized communication, creating opportunities for businesses to cater to customers seeking a vintage aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can capitalize on the trend of quirky postcard designs by offering services to create customized and unconventional postcards. - **Print and Stationery:** The print and stationery industry can benefit from the sci-fi-inspired artwork trend by creating and selling sci-fi-themed postcards, envelopes, and stamps. - **Tourism and Souvenirs:** The tourism and souvenirs industry can tap into the nostalgic sentimentality trend by producing postcards with vintage designs, catering to tourists seeking a unique and sentimental keepsake. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcards-from-peets.md) - [Space-Themed Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-postal-stamp.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [Retro Trading Card NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curio.md) - [AI Greeting Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishbot.md) - [Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpig.md) - [AI-Written Printed Letters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappysnail.md)