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# Energetic Airport Makeovers
London's Luton Airport Recently Received a Pastel-Hued Rebrand

By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-19 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luton-airport
References: [identitydesigned](http://identitydesigned.com/london-luton-airport/) & [icodesign](http://icodesign.com/work/londonlutonairportbrand)

Aimed at making London's Luton Airport the destination of choice for individuals traveling in and out of the British capital, this [awe-inspiring rebrand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-and-expense) boasts a dreamy pastel-hued color scheme that feels like an escape in itself. A jarring difference from the general navy blues and grays of the average airport terminal, the Luton Airport rebrand is a massive undertaking executed expertly in this case by ico Design.

Inspired by the idea of "simplicity with a smile," the whimsical airport design is entirely [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage) appropriate and a welcome change of pace that inspires a quiet moment of reflection in the midst of hectic travel.

Using color-blocking and plenty of bright, pixel-inspired graphics, ico is able to portray Luton Airport as a beacon of hope in terms of [aesthetically pleasing terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport), which will be particularly enjoyable to stare at while waiting in those long security lines.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Pastel-hued Airport Designs:** The use of dreamy pastel colors and whimsical designs in airport terminals presents an opportunity for airports to create a visually appealing and calming experience for travelers.
- **Instagram-worthy Airport Interiors:** Creating airport designs that are visually appealing and Instagram-friendly can attract social media-savvy travelers and generate organic marketing for the airport.
- **Pixel-inspired Graphics in Airport Branding:** Using bright, pixel-inspired graphics in airport branding can create a unique and modern aesthetic that stands out from traditional airport designs.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Airport Design:** The airport design industry can embrace the trend of pastel-hued designs and pixel-inspired graphics to revolutionize airport terminals and create a more enjoyable travel experience.
- **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can leverage visually appealing and Instagram-worthy airport interiors to attract tourists and enhance their overall travel experience.
- **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can collaborate with airports to create innovative and pixel-inspired graphics that bring a fresh and unique look to airport branding.

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