In a creative nod to hardcore film buffs, London-based graphic designer Tom Ward has created a series of illustrations that represent not films themselves, but the fictional bars that are featured in the films' universes. These illustrations take the form of that classic piece of bar room paraphernalia: the coaster.
Beyond simply listing the bars from the various movies on his coaster designs, Tom Ward did his best to emulate the stylistic traits that those fictional bars might incorporate. For instance, the coasters from fantasy film franchises like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings incorporate rich and ornate majuscule lettering and coat-of-arms styled animals, while the coasters from movies set in the 50s, like The Temple of Doom and Bugsy Malone, use modernist, Art Deco designs.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Film-themed Coaster Designs
- Creating illustrations of fictional bars featured in famous movies on coasters provides a unique and nostalgic bar room experience.
- Stylistic Representation of Movie Bars
- Emulating the design styles of fictional bars from different film genres on coasters adds an aesthetic appeal to the drinking experience.
- Niche Product for Film Buffs
- Producing coasters with illustrations of bars from beloved movies offers a specialized and collectible item for avid fans.
Sectors Adopting This
- Graphic Design
- Graphic designers can tap into the trend by creating customizable coaster designs that feature fictional bars from movies.
- Barware Manufacturing
- Barware manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by producing a line of coasters that represent famous movie bars.
- Movie Memorabilia
- Companies specializing in movie memorabilia can expand their product offerings by including coasters with illustrations of iconic fictional bars.
