Design duo Jamie Sneddon and Kevin Rozario-Johnson released a series of '8-bitscapes' featuring the comical 'Pac Manhattan.' The famous integrated characters are shown in various areas such as downtown, bridges and deserts.
The duo's imaginations are set loose as their version of 'Speedy's Revenge' takes over Manhattan's cityscape and roads. You could only imagine what would happen should this ever come true. Check out the wicked 'Pac Manhattan' for yourselves in the featured gallery.
Implications - Well-known figures in popular culture serve as great advertising tools that businesses can benefit from from using in their product design. By incorporating a well-known figure or character into everyday items, businesses are demonstrating a modern perspective of their product or service.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- 8-bitscapes Trend
- Designers are creating digitally integrated 8-bitscapes to showcase their imaginative versions of popular culture figures.
- Gametography Trend
- Gametography, which integrates video game elements into photography, is becoming increasingly popular among designers and photographers.
- Urban Dwellings Trend
- Designers are showcasing their art through urban dwellings by creating digitally integrated versions of popular culture figures in various city settings.
Where This Applies
- Marketing Industry
- Marketing professionals can explore opportunities to incorporate well-known culture figures into their product designs to appeal to modern consumers.
- Design Industry
- Designers and photographers can explore opportunities to integrate video game elements into their photography and art to create new and innovative pieces.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry can benefit from collaborations with designers and photographers to showcase their popular culture figures in a unique and imaginative way.
