# Dizzily Distorted Designs These Melvin Galapon Posters Will Have You Squinting in Awe By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melvin-galapon References: [designlov](http://designlov.com/melvin-galapon.html) & [mynameismelvin](http://www.mynameismelvin.co.uk/recent/) Do not attempt to adjust your monitor, what you're currently looking at are the [visually perplexing posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) of the talented Melvin Galapon. It may take you awhile to decipher these images, but that's kind of the point. And I bet after you've put in the effort to figure out what each poster says, the message is imprinted on you much longer than your standard typographic affairs. Melvin Galapon is a London-based artist whose specialty includes [installations, illustrations and design work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). His style is often distorted and obscured by flashy lines or [eclectic dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at), but audiences will have no problem uncovering his awesometastic artistry. My favorite of these Melvin Galapon posters is the one comprised of little hearts which spell out "Love is Blind." It took me a good 15 seconds to figure out what it said and upon figuring it out, I realized how clever the poster really was. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Visually Perplexing Posters:** Exploring the use of distorted and obscured visuals in poster designs. - **Interactive Typography:** Using typography that requires viewers to decipher and engage with the design. - **Memorable Artistic Messaging:** Creating posters that leave a lasting impression through clever and unconventional messaging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Embracing unconventional visual techniques in graphic design to create unique and attention-grabbing designs. - **Art Installations:** Incorporating distorted and interactive elements in art installations to engage and challenge viewers. - **Advertising:** Utilizing visually perplexing designs and interactive typography in advertising campaigns to capture audience attention and create lasting impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Bright London Typeface Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Playful Creative Design Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-billboards.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Artful Illusory Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-artwork.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)