# Psychedelic Gas Station Designs The Here After Installation Transformed an Abandoned Gas Station By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-after References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90127860/an-abandoned-gas-station-gets-a-psychedelic-new-paint-job?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [craigandkarl](http://www.craigandkarl.com/) The Here After installation was created by the graphic designers Craig & Karl, who revamped a gas station to suit the [vivid, borderline psychedelic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) they have become known for. The area in which the gas station is located is being redeveloped into a residential neighborhood, and so the designers chose to give the station a retro look inspired by the "retro test cards" that [BBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-wearables-collection) (which was once located in the area) used to air between its shows. The resulting Here After installation reveals a once-used gas station in bright colors, with [neon signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1) and large arrows making up most of the design. This gas station revamp works to create an artistic center in this newly developing neighborhood that references the area's historic past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gas Station Designs:** Opportunity for graphic design firms and urban planners to transform abandoned gas stations into art installations inspired by local history and culture. - **Neon Signage:** Potential for lighting and signage companies to create new, vibrant installations that capture the attention of passersby and enhance the aesthetic of public spaces. - **Urban Renewal Through Art:** Possibility for city planners and art institutions to collaborate on projects that revitalize neighborhoods by creating visually stunning and historically-relevant installations. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic design firms to utilize their creativity to transform urban spaces and bring an artistic element to places that were once ignored or abandoned. - **Lighting and Signage:** Potential for lighting and signage companies to develop new products that are bold and eye-catching, enhancing the aesthetics of public spaces and making them more vibrant and visually appealing. - **Urban Planning:** Possibility for city planners to collaborate with artists and designers to create projects that link the past and present, revitalizing urban areas and renewing a sense of community pride and heritage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [See-Through Refueling Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrs-by-starck.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Pink-Tinted Artful Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moco-concept-store.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md)