# Gritty Sci-Fi Graphics These Star Wars Prints by Poster Inspired Combine Contemporary with Classic By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-prints References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/05/01/star-wars-prints/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/Posterinspired) Trying to infuse such a widely popular and established medium as the [Star Wars franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) with a new feel is no easy task, but these Star Wars prints by Poster Inspired -- a.k.a Marcus -- are proof that the classic and contemporary often go hand in hand. The Kuala Lumpur-based artist has taken the [pop culture imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter) of the space opera saga and infused it with a variety of vintage graphics and hipster-savvy visuals. The Dandy Warhol-themed poster is particularly appropriate when considering that the artist is effectively combining two very different, yet familiar forms of pop culture references. As for the posters for the [three original films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo), Marcus created a series of prints that look to be reclaimed scrolls from a wooden chest, complementing the aesthetics of the aged, yet timeless classics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Graphics:** The use of vintage graphics in contemporary designs offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry. - **Mixing Pop Culture References:** Exploring the combination of different pop culture references provides an avenue for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry. - **Aged Aesthetic:** Creating designs with an intentionally aged aesthetic can lead to disruptive innovation in the print and poster industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can harness the trend of vintage-inspired graphics to create unique and captivating visual experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the potential of mixing pop culture references to create new and engaging content for fans. - **Print and Poster:** The print and poster industry can embrace the aged aesthetic trend to offer a distinct and nostalgic appeal to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md)