# Retro Utopia Photography Project Astoria: Test 01 by Todd Baxter Focuses on Future Youth By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-utopia-photography References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/08/04/todd-baxters-retro-sci-fi-utopias/) & [baxterphoto](http://www.baxterphoto.com/) 'Project Astoria: Test 01' is a series of retro utopia photography that people who are both enamored with youth and visions of the future will appreciate. Not to mention a [nostalgic look are vintage influences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) as well. As though embracing the neo-retro designs of the 60s and 70s, there is a dated appearance to the images. Yet the retro utopia photography has a definitive charm because of this touch. Shot by multimedia artist Todd Baxter, the retro utopia photography series "tells a story that revolves around the experiences of children growing up in a an Earth-like world that has recently been colonized," according to Beautiful Decay. Baxter himself states, "I wanted to play with that childlike hopefulness — that anticipation of humans finally mastering our existence and our technology." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Neo-retro Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of modern technology with vintage aesthetics to create unique products and experiences. - **Retro Utopia Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new marketing strategies targeting consumers who seek nostalgic, future-oriented visual experiences. - **Youthful Futurism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the growing demand for products, services, and content that embody the optimism and aspirations of youth while embracing futuristic elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with retro utopia photographers to create fashion lines that blend vintage and futuristic styles. - **Interior Design and Décor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market retro-futuristic furniture and home decor that appeals to consumers seeking a nostalgic yet modern aesthetic. - **Media and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate retro utopia aesthetics into advertising campaigns and digital content to attract younger audiences with a desire for unique and visually striking imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Stacked Stone Camera Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nostalgia-of-now.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Vintage Imaging Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Retro-Futurism Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-8-camera-concept.md)