# Cluttered Vampire Cartoons 'The Garlix' by VISIVA is Chaotic By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-garlix References: [characterdesignserved](http://www.characterdesignserved.com/gallery/The-Garlix-yeah/533556) & [visivastudio.it](http://www.visivastudio.it/) 'The Garlix' is a series of illustrations of character designs from the Belluno, Italy-based studio VISIVA. For some time now, there has been a movement in the design, illustration and art world towards depicting traditionally [macabre and gruesome imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) and themes in a cutesy, light-hearted manner. In the past, [vampires and monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlad-frank-midnight-mischief) were portrayed as everything from evil and terrifying to repulsive and wretched, rarely though were such creatures shown to be cute. In 'The Garlix,' VISIVA depicts vampires as rambunctious, but sympathetic characters. They are portrayed as a happy family even with a pet dinosaur. The point of the series is to be amusing and offbeat, showcasing a different site of these bloodsucking characters so familiar in today's society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cutesy Macabre:** There is a trend in design, illustration, and art towards depicting traditionally macabre and gruesome imagery and themes in a cutesy, light-hearted manner. - **Reimagining Monsters:** A trend is emerging where vampires and monsters are depicted as cute and sympathetic characters, showcasing a different side of these traditionally evil creatures. - **Offbeat Portrayals:** The trend of creating offbeat and amusing depictions of vampires and monsters, such as portraying them as a happy family with a pet dinosaur. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design:** The design industry can explore creating cutesy and macabre illustrations and character designs, offering new and unique products to the market. - **Illustration:** The illustration industry can capitalize on the trend of reimagining monsters, creating cute and sympathetic portrayals that resonate with a broader audience. - **Art:** Artists can take advantage of the trend of offbeat portrayals by creating unique and amusing artwork featuring vampires and monsters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampyre-cosmetics.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md)