Before parents know it, their little baby will be asking for gas money to get them to college; to fully appreciate the fast growth of his first child, one dad created the Silhouette Project. Once a week for the first year of his daughter's life, graphic designer Brent Holloman has taken it upon himself to document her ever-changing profile in unique ways.
For instance, one week into the Silhouette Project, Vie's head is depicted as abstract facets, as though Holloman was reluctant to project his own ideas of her onto her person. Another entry in the Silhouette Project involves her head forming a lone island while another involves a sunny side up egg. Holloman reveals that he was inspired by Matt Stevens' Max100 project, which interpreted the greatest sneaker of all time 100 different ways.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Personalized Baby Documentation
- Opportunity for startups to create innovative platforms or apps that allow parents to easily document and track their baby's growth in creative ways.
- Unique Baby Portraits
- Photography studios and artists can explore new techniques and concepts to capture baby portraits that go beyond the traditional styles.
- Artistic Interpretation of Childhood
- Artists and designers can find inspiration in childhood experiences to create unique visual representations that capture the essence of growing up.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Parenting Apps
- Parenting app developers can integrate features that allow parents to easily create, share, and store personalized documentation of their child's growth.
- Photography Studios
- Photography studios can offer unique and creative baby portrait sessions, attracting parents who want artistic and memorable images of their children.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore childhood themes and experiences to create disruptive and inspiring artwork that resonates with people of all ages.
