# Communist-Inspired Etiquette Art The Office Propaganda Series is a Spin on Company Policies By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-propaganda References: [thedailywh.at](http://thedailywh.at/2011/04/28/office-propaganda-of-the-day/) & [stevethomasart.blogspot](http://stevethomasart.blogspot.com/2011/04/office-propaganda-posters-finally-got.html) The Office Propaganda series is the perfect way to add some art to an [office space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) with a clear message. These posters created by illustrator Steve Thomas and demonstrate a clear understanding of mild office humor. With slogans like "Loose Lips Create Rifts" and "Social Networks, Leave 'Em @ Home, Where They Belong," Thomas' Office Propaganda series is the perfect twist on [traditional office postings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar). Steve Thomas also created his series to be available in a more relaxing blue tone if red won't fit into your office decor. Each poster also comes with a logo in the bottom right, simply stating "Management Thanks You." The prints are available as [prints, T-shirts and mouse pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter). The Office Propaganda series is perfect for any hip office who just wants to ensure rules are followed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Office Decor Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate art with clear messages into office spaces. - **Humor in the Workplace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products or services that infuse mild office humor into company policies and posters. - **Office Poster Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a range of merchandise such as prints, T-shirts, and mouse pads featuring office-themed artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of art and corporate culture by creating art pieces specifically for office spaces. - **Humor and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or content that provides humor in the workplace, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction. - **Merchandising and Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new avenues for office-themed merchandise, catering to the growing demand for unique office decor and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Painting-Inspired Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-accessories1.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Korean Game-Inspired Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-desk-accessories.md) - [Colleague-Connecting Pubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office.md)