# Psychedelic Film Graphic Designs The Grand Budapest Hotel Graphic Designer Creates Fictional Magic By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grand-budapest-hotel References: [designworklife](http://www.designworklife.com/2014/03/25/the-grand-budapest-hotel/) & [annieatkins](http://annieatkins.com) Creating a fantastical and meticulous fictional State of Zubrowka, Wes Anderson's latest film The [Grand Budapest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-emily) Hotel is a visual psychedelic gem. It was with the help of lead graphic designer Annie Atkins that this film became a treat. Responsible for everything graphic in The Grand Budapest Hotel, Atkins designed every little detail from scratch, which included everything from flags, to banknotes to [postage stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-passport) to make sure the designs were as authentic as possible to imitate an [Eastern European feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krakw-apartment). "Working with Wes and his production designer Adam Stockhausen, we created all the graphic props and set-pieces for the State of Zubrowka – a fictitious European country set between the Wars," says Atkins. The movie was filmed on the German and Polish border to get a better sense of Eastern Europe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Film Graphic Designs:** Psychedelic film graphic designs are becoming a popular trend in the film industry, offering opportunities for creative and visually stunning storytelling. - **Authentic Graphic Prop Design:** The demand for authentic and meticulously designed graphic props in films is on the rise, providing opportunities for skilled graphic designers to collaborate with filmmakers. - **Fictional World Creation:** The trend of creating fictional worlds with intricate details, like the State of Zubrowka in The Grand Budapest Hotel, opens up opportunities for imaginative storytelling and immersive audience experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Film Production:** The film production industry can leverage the trend of psychedelic film graphic designs and collaborate with talented graphic designers to enhance visual storytelling in their films. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can take advantage of the increasing demand for authentic graphic prop design in films, offering new opportunities for creative professionals. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry as a whole can explore the trend of creating fictional worlds with intricate details, providing immersive experiences for audiences in films, TV shows, video games, and more. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archive Film Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-the-archives.md) - [Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-bem.md) - [Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-aesthetics.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Surrealist Story-Backed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-heler.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Famous Film Director Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wes-anderson-exhibition.md) - [Bespoke Furniture Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locke-hotel-2.md)