Getting over the slew of challenges life throws at people on a daily basis can be tough for just about anyone, but these Problem Glyphs hope to help in some small way. They are symbolic illustrations that started out as a meme late last year and have since blossomed into a symbol of hope and energy.
Drawn by artist Eliza Gauger, Problem Glyphs are created for anyone on Tumblr who reveals a deep secret or source of shame via an anonymous message. Gauger originally posted, "I'm going to draw you a sigil about your problem and you can use it to focus your horrible powers and destroy your enemies." Her Problem Glyphs have spurred on a movement that has helped many overcome their fears and obstacles.
What's Driving This Trend
- Symbolic Illustrations
- Opportunity to create symbolic illustrations that address deep personal problems and provide hope and motivation.
- Online Support Movements
- Opportunity to create online platforms that facilitate anonymous sharing and support for individuals facing challenges.
- Personal Transformation Tools
- Opportunity to develop tools and techniques, such as sigils, that individuals can use to focus and overcome their fears and obstacles.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to create symbolic illustrations that address personal challenges.
- Technology and Social Media
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop online platforms that facilitate anonymous sharing and support for individuals facing challenges.
- Personal Development
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to create new tools and techniques for personal transformation, such as sigils, to help individuals overcome their fears and obstacles.
