# Typographic TV Stars Juan Osborne Immortalizes 'Lost' Characters With Mosaics By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juan-osborne References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/05/26/lost-mosaic-images/) & [juanosborne](http://juanosborne.com/) Architect and designer Juan Osborne has taken the familiar faces from the epic television show 'Lost' and immortalized them with his [unique mosaic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles). Juan Osborne used [typography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair) to create the characters' faces, immortalizing phrases uttered by that character over the past five seasons. The unique style of [mosaic art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osso-bottone) Juan Osborne created is amazing to behold, especially when you get a closer look at each character's face. **Implications** - Contemporary society is filled with shocking images that make it difficult for companies to have their products noticed. Taking something familiar, such as a human face, and making slight alterations is a great way for a product to stand out. Consumers are engulfed in busy lifestyles, so businesses must try and use familiarity combined with a few surprises to gain attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Typographic Mosaic Art:** The fusion of typography and mosaic art is a new trend that provides opportunities for unique and creative designs in various industries. - **Product Design with Familiar Faces:** Incorporating familiar faces, such as those from TV shows or movies, into product design is a growing trend that helps companies stand out and gain attention from busy consumers. - **Alternative Marketing Techniques:** Using creative and unique art styles, such as typographic mosaic art, as a form of marketing can break through the clutter of traditional marketing and grab the attention of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Typographic mosaic art can be applied in various art and design industries, such as interior design, graphic design, and advertising, to create unique and visually stunning pieces that stand out. - **Product Packaging:** Incorporating familiar faces, such as TV or movie characters, into product packaging can help products stand out on shelves and attract the attention of busy consumers. - **Entertainment Industry:** Using typographic mosaic art to create unique and visually stunning promotional materials, such as posters or billboards, can help entertainment companies stand out and attract audiences to their productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md) - [Naturalistic Mosaic Design Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-wall-tiles.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Modular Typography Stamp Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockface.md) - [Dynamic Typeface-Like Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orma-chair.md)