# Mad Scientist Billboards These Retro Science Posters from Retropolis are Charming & Cautionary By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-05-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-science-posters References: [io9](http://io9.com/5908125/celebrate-science-with-these-insane-retro-posters) & [shop.webomator](http://shop.webomator.com/retropolis/) The online store Retropolis just added these new prints of Retro Science Posters to their collection of fabulous, alternative-history artwork. The posters combine [steam punk technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp) with 50s advertising campaigns, making for a delightful mix between cautionary promotion and Sci-Fi appeal. With messages such as "Science, Giant Robots are Just the Beginning," who wouldn't be able to refuse pursuing a Bachelor of Science? It's no question that if the technology was available, these posters would have populated the [billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-billboards) during the early half of the 20th century. Sadly, the possibilities of a world with death rays, giant robots and mad scientists will have to remain within imaginations and stories. Nonetheless, these Retro Science Posters from Retropolis.com are entertaining and attractive; perfect for any study, play den or science lab. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retrofuturism:** The trend of combining nostalgia with futuristic elements presents opportunities for companies to create products or campaigns that appeal to consumers' sense of wonder and possibility. - **Alternative History Artwork:** The trend of creating artwork that explores alternate realities or histories can inspire disruptive innovations in fields such as advertising, entertainment, and education. - **Science Fiction Design:** The trend of incorporating elements of science fiction in product design or branding offers opportunities for companies to tap into consumers' fascination with futuristic technology and create unique, compelling products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can innovate by creating more alternative history artwork, retrofuturistic designs and science fiction inspired art. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Companies in the advertising and marketing industry can capitalize on these trends by creating retrofuturistic campaigns, alternative history advertisements and science-fiction inspired branding. - **Education and Entertainment:** The education and entertainment industries can create products and experiences that combine educational content with retrofuturistic or science-fiction elements to engage and inspire audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Science-Themed Soda Shop Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-sips-mad-scientist-soda-lab.md) - [Otherworldly Fashion Brand Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-mars-billboard.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)