# Self Help Graffiti Male-Targeted Stencil Art As Seen On The Street Of Iceland By TrendHead | Published 2009-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/male-self-help-graffiti-stencil-art-as-seen-on-the-street-of-iceland References: [dianepernet.typepad](http://dianepernet.typepad.com/diane/2009/04/belleville-in-reykjavik-by-shoji-fujii.html) This diagram that shows you how to do your tie in three different ways has to be the best bit of DIY information I have ever seen in the street. I mean, there is no excuse for a shabby tie in Reykjavik with this kind of street information service. [Gentlemen’s graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva) should be like a public educational service in all major cities of commercial ambition alongside how to brush your hair and press your suit. If you want to be a businessman, you will have to look like one. "Go down and learn how to [tie your tie properly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byo-bow)," you can imagine parents saying to their kids. I love it. This [piece of graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy) was spotted by a photographer on a trip to Reykjavik; sadly the artist is unknown, but what a genius. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Street Art Education:** Opportunity for graffiti artists to create public educational service pieces in major cities to provide useful information. - **DIY Information Sharing:** Trend of sharing useful DIY information through graffiti to help people with everyday tasks. - **Gentlemen's Lifestyle Promotion:** Rise in promoting and encouraging gentlemen's lifestyle through street art to enhance personal image. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Opportunity for tourist destinations to attract visitors by showcasing street art educational services. - **Fashion:** Industry opportunity to collaborate with graffiti artists to promote proper tie-tying techniques and stylish dressing. - **Education:** Incorporating street art as an educational tool to engage students and teach practical life skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Worldly Paint Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-collection-for-men.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Train-Inspired Wayfinding Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinding-markers.md) - [Humorous Menswear Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-wearhouse.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Graffiti Ski Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva.md)