Propaganda posters were highly effective at rallying support, so Joe Simpson transplanted the visual style of wartime promos onto his own poster series highlighting modern video game favorites. Among the games featured in Simpson’s collection are Mass Effect 3, Left 4 Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock, Minecraft, Assassin’s Creed 3 and more.
Viewers will notice Joe Simpson’s use of minimalist graphics to convey each game title. The posters themselves have a rustic look and are colored patriotically, giving them an authentic vintage feel. Audiences may also spot a creased texture that Simpson applied to further emulate a worn out look.
Fans of these works should check out the rest of Joe Simpson’s deviantART portfolio, in which he renders minimalist posters for a myriad of films.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Video Game Propaganda Posters
- Creating video game propaganda posters that use a style reminiscent of wartime promos.
- Minimalist Game Posters
- Developing minimalist posters for video games and other popular media formats.
- Rustic Color Palettes
- Incorporating patriotically-colored and authentic vintage-style color palettes to designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Video Game Industry
- Experimenting with different visual marketing strategies for video game promotions.
- Graphic Design Industry
- Implementing minimalist and rustic design elements in graphic design projects in various industries.
- Film Industry
- Exploring the use of minimalist posters for different films and experimenting with different artistic styles.
