The work of George Simkin, an Irish graphic designer, is pretty passive aggressive and that's the beauty behind it. A series of modern posters, each one depicts a typographical design of messages and sayings that have crossed everyone's mind at one point or another. Although many of them are crude since they revolve around swear words, there's something universally relatable other than the fact that it's all in the English language.
George Simkin nevertheless uses such profanity with the hopes that it "would make someone smile or laugh." It certainly does at that while also bringing an urban view of art into the home or office, wherever people might need such reminders on a daily basis.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Passive-aggressive Design
- There is an opportunity for designers to create products with passive-aggressive designs that are relatable and humorous to the audience.
- Typography Art
- There is a trend towards creating typography art that features relatable messages and sayings in a visually appealing way.
- Incorporating Swear Words
- There is a growing trend of incorporating swear words into design, which can add a unique and edgy touch to products.
Sectors Adopting This
- Graphic Design
- The graphic design industry can leverage this trend towards passive-aggressive and typography art to create products that resonate with clients and consumers.
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can use this trend of creating typography art with relatable messages to offer unique and personalized products to customers.
- Office Supplies
- The office supplies industry can incorporate passive-aggressive messages as a way to inject humor in lifeless office spaces, making work a bit more enjoyable.
