# Video Game Paper Murals This Super Mario-Themed Mural Was Made Using Thousands of Post-it Notes By Brittany DeMauro | Published 2016-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-postit-mural References: [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/ZVUPtgjSsrM) & [wholesalehalloweencostumes](http://www.wholesalehalloweencostumes.com) Mario is nothing new to the video game and pop culture realm. Since his creation in 1983, Mario has kept himself very busy -- from saving the princess, racing and even throwing a party for him and his friends (and sometimes enemies). Mario has jumped between multiple games on multiple game consoles so it's no wonder there's a full day dedicated to him! March 10th was National Mario Day and people celebrated in many different ways. Wholesale Halloween Costumes used nothing but Post-it notes to recreate the pixelated background fans of the original Super Mario games would feel nostalgia over. Once a wall, they mapped out pipes, clouds, bushes and other iconic Mario objects. They suited up as some of the fan favorite characters and created a mural in Mario's honor that stretched across the wall (16' x 9' for anyone who's curious). The mural was in true 8-bit fashion using Post-its! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pixelated Art:** The trend of creating art using pixelated designs has the potential for disruptive innovation opportunities in the digital art industry. - **Interactive Murals:** The trend of using interactive elements, such as Post-it notes, in mural designs presents opportunities for disruption in the interior design and experiential marketing industries. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** The trend of capitalizing on nostalgic elements, like Super Mario, in marketing campaigns provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the advertising and branding sectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Art:** The digital art industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating pixelated designs and techniques into their creative process. - **Interior Design:** The use of interactive elements, such as Post-it notes, in mural designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the interior design industry to create engaging and interactive spaces. - **Advertising:** Nostalgia marketing can provide disruptive innovation opportunities for the advertising industry to connect with consumers by leveraging beloved retro characters and themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Resort-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-party-jamboree.md) - [Game-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameinspired-soap-collection.md) - [Game-Themed Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-day.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md)