# Doodled Mantras Lee Crutchley's 'Quoteskine' is a Graphical Take on Everyday Quotations By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-09-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-crutchley-quoteskine References: [thejailbreak](http://thejailbreak.com/2009/09/13/quoteskin/) & [quoteskine.tumblr](http://quoteskine.tumblr.com/) Many of us have [mantras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-daily-motivation), or quotes that stick in our heads throughout the day, but Lee Crutchley [draws them in his Moleskine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art) and uploads them to his Tumblelog, 'Quoteskine.' From song lyrics to t-shirt catchphrases, Crutchley depicts them all in [graphical format](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictuote). I've included some of my favorite entries from Lee Crutchley's 'Quoteskine' Tumblelog in the gallery above. Keep clicking for more mantra-based features. **Implications** - Current society is saturated with graphics from advertising to motion pictures. Making motivational quotes into visual representation demonstrates how cultural mentality is shifting towards a more illustrative mode of thinking. Companies should consider designing products that are most importantly visually stunning in order to capture consumer attention immediately. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Visual Representation of Quotes:** Creating graphical representations of quotes shows a shift towards a more illustrative mode of thinking. - **Cultural Shift Towards Illustration:** The popularity of visual representations of quotes indicates a shift in society's mentality towards a more visually-based culture. - **Attention-grabbing Designs:** Companies should focus on creating visually stunning products to capture consumer attention quickly. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can benefit from creating visually appealing representations of quotes and mantras. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can incorporate visual representations of quotes in their campaigns to capture consumer attention. - **Personal Development:** The personal development industry can leverage the popularity of graphical quotes to create visually engaging products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inspirational Quote Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device) - [Inspirational Content Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotes-inspire-reflect.md) - [Curated Inspiration Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenpen.md) - [Quote Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotable.md) - [Personalized Quote Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughtbullet.md) - [Daily Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-better.md) - [Instant Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotz.md) - [Daily Inspiration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-quotes.md) - [Daily Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/models-of-life.md)