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# Vibrant Musical Covers
Paper Magazine November 2010 Celebrates All Things N.E.R.D.

By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-11-10 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-magazine-november-2010
References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/09/paper-magazine-x-pharrell-x-shepard-fairey/) & [n-e-r-d](http://n-e-r-d.com/news/)

Words cannot express the excitement surrounding the new N.E.R.D. album, and in order to promote all its glory, [Pharrell Williams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals) is featured on the cover of the Paper Magazine November 2010 issue. Should you happen to stumble upon the N.E.R.D. website, you will notice the colorful resemblance to the recent cover of Paper Magazine.

Friends With You provided the graphics for both the Paper Magazine November 2010 issue as well as the graphics on the website to ensure its fluidity. The [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-force-iii-1) and snaky lines flow beautifully just as N.E.R.D.'s music does.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Colorful Artwork:** Industries that create album covers and website graphics should consider collaborating with artists to create vibrant and unique designs.
- **Visual Branding:** Brands in the music industry should focus on creating eye-catching and memorable visuals to accompany their music and stand out in a crowded market.
- **Music and Art:** There is an opportunity for the music and art industries to collaborate and cross-promote each other's work, providing a new and unique experience for fans.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Music:** Musicians and record labels should consider investing in high-quality and visually stunning album covers to increase sales and brand recognition.
- **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers and artists should explore the possibility of collaborating with musicians to create eye-catching artwork for album covers, merchandise, and promotional materials.
- **Arts and Culture:** Galleries and museums should consider hosting exhibits featuring visual artists who have collaborated with musicians, providing a new and unique experience for visitors.

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