# Funky Industrial Illustrations These Greg Darroll Designs are Eccentric and Punchy By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-darroll References: [characterdesignserved](http://www.characterdesignserved.com/gallery/City-Slickers-Exhibition-Cape-Town/541205) Greg Darrol of Durban-based design studio Toyko Go Go recently unveiled a few bouncy, chipper character designs on his Behance page, collectively titled, 'City Slickers.' From [sulking skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio) to overflowing pick-up trucks, the illustrator demonstrates a keen talent for punchy pop illustrations that could go just as well on a [T-shirt or pair of sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) as within a frame. Darrol's work is very much in the recent style of rendering often macabre or subversive imagery, such as skeletons, in a light-hearted manner. The designs are bustling without being busy. Lines swirl and smash into each other to produce whimsical, cartoonish characters. Colors contrast and melt into one another for a decidedly [psychedelic effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2). These aspects give the work a fun, kinetic feel that draws the viewer in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Illustrations:** Designing illustrations in a lighthearted manner can be an opportunity for brands to showcase their products creatively. - **Whimsical Characters:** Creating whimsical cartoonish characters can be an opportunity for animators to come up with unique and unforgettable characters for TV series, movies and video-production projects. - **Psychedelic Art:** Experimenting with contrasting and melting colors to produce a psychedelic effect can be an opportunity to create unique designs for clothing brands and to sell psychedelic-themed merchandise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporating pop illustrations into fashion merchandise design can help clothing brands create unique and appealable items to a younger audience. - **Animation Industry:** Whimsical characters can be used in TV series, movies and other video-production projects to capture the attention of younger audiences. - **Art and Design Industry:** Psychedelic art can be used as inspiration for art prints, wall decor, and other art production projects that target young adults and serve as great conversation-starters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Illustration Asset Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone.md) - [Dynamic Bold Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eley-kishimoto.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Collaborative Artful Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)