A series of Oscar posters are released by stock photography company Shutterstock as part of its Oscar Pop! challenge.
This is a playful and imaginative annual occurrence, where the firm's designers pick their favorite award show nominee and create a poster that draws stylistic inspiration from the pop art movement. Moreover, the fun endeavor serves as an example of how "downright useful the Shutterstock [resource] collection is."
The 2019 Oscar posters include an electric take on 'Black Panther' by Jac Castrillo, an alluring design for 'BlacKkKlansman' by Brenda Luu, a fun-poking presentation of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Alice Lee, a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired 'The Favourite' by Flo Lau, a funky appearance for the 'Green Book' by Rose-Ann Reynolds, a comic-inspired 'Roma' by JC Moreno, a collage for 'A Star is Born' by Thanh Nguyen, and a caricature-incorporating Oscar poster for 'Vice' by Jennifer Forrest.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Pop Art-inspired Posters
- Designers are creating pop art-style posters for award shows, indicating a growing trend in blending modern design with classic art movements.
- Stock Photography Innovation
- Stock photography companies, such as Shutterstock, are demonstrating creative ways in which their resources can be used, creating new opportunities for integrating stock photos in design.
- Annual Design Challenges
- Companies are organizing annual design challenges to promote creativity and innovation, allowing designers to experiment with new styles and techniques.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Graphic Design
- Incorporating art movements in modern design challenges the boundaries of graphic design, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for designers.
- Stock Photography
- Stock photography companies can create more value for their resources by encouraging innovative ways of using their assets, opening up new avenues of business.
- Events Industry
- Design challenges for award shows can lead to new creative opportunities for the events industry, as innovative design concepts can improve the overall attendee experience.
