# Minimalist Pastel TV Posters Léo Gratier Creates Streamlined Graphic Renditions of Popular Shows By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lo-gratier References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2017/01/04/famous-tv-series-posters-by-leo-gratier/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/leogratier/) Léo Gratier, a young graphic designer and the founder or Alpha’art, an [independent clothing label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sopranos-range), recently created a series of images that focus on some of the [most popular television series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillet-x-emily-in-paris) of recent times. He makes [graphic promotional posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-night-posters) for each using a limited range of pastel colors and simple silhouettes rather than focusing on small details. Included in the series are renditions are West World, Stranger Things and The Young People. One piece that especially stands out is Léo Gratier's poster for Narcos, which shows Wagner Moura, who plays Pablo Escobar, leaning while smoking a cigarette. A fluid white line represents the smoke that emits from it, while hues of light pink and blue interchange to mark different parts of the drug lord's shirt and hair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Minimalist Graphic Design:** Exploring opportunities to create simplified and streamlined visuals for various industries and products. - **Pastel Color Trend:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate pastel colors in branding and advertising campaigns for a fresh and calming aesthetic. - **TV Show Merchandise Revamp:** Exploring opportunities to reimagine TV show merchandise with minimalist designs that appeal to contemporary consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing minimalist graphic design services for brands aiming for a clean and modern visual identity. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in creating minimalist and pastel-themed clothing lines inspired by popular TV shows. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in reimagining TV show merchandise and promotional materials with minimalist designs to captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Pixelated Streaming Series Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-litebrite-deluxe-wall-art.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Artistically Enhanced TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-tv.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Television-Showcased Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-oled-lounge.md)