# Modernized Art Deco Mads Berg's Illustrations are Modernly Vintage By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mads-berg References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2010/09/13/mads-berg-illustration/) & [madsberg.dk](http://madsberg.dk/) Spawned from the [art deco movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1), artist Mads Berg had illustrated a series of pictures that were inspired from [vintage paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deja-vu-cocktail-menu). His clean lines, curves and use of rich colors had made him infamous. Berg's portfolio house a unique array of art deco-inspired work that add a vintage feel to many rooms. Mads Berg had utilized previous inspirations, all the while using [modern architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment) and technology to harmonize the balance between old and new. **Implications** - The revival of old fashions generally involves the synthesis of traditional elements with newer innovations. Undoubtedly, this isn't a simple task to accomplish, but companies capable of striking the balance between new and old will gain the attention of onlookers and consumers alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revived Art Deco:** There is currently a trend in reviving the classic art deco movement, utilizing modern technology and design to create a vintage feel. - **New Meets Old:** The trend of merging old and new is becoming more popular, as seen with Mads Berg's use of modern architecture and technology in his vintage-inspired illustrations. - **Vintage-inspired Design:** Designs that evoke a vintage feel are gaining popularity, as demonstrated by Mads Berg's art deco-inspired illustrations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can utilize the trend of revived art deco to incorporate vintage elements into modern spaces, creating a unique and stylish atmosphere. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the vintage feel of Mads Berg's illustrations and incorporate it into their designs, creating a modern vintage look. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can look to Mads Berg's use of clean lines and vibrant colors in his vintage-inspired illustrations and incorporate those elements into their own designs, creating a modern take on retro design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-en-rogue.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Revived Celebrated Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytillverkad-vintage-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Art Deco-Referenced Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uxbridge-bower.md) - [Patterned Retro Flooring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-newstalgia.md) - [Restored Art Deco Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restored-art-deco-hotel.md) - [Revived Archival Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herman-miller-3.md) - [Artful Design Curation Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-no-1.md)