Though these Travis English posters for the Star Wars film can be classified as minimalist, he still puts an astounding amount of detail into each of the six silhouettes he’s crafted to represent each movie. For instance, in the Attack of the Clones poster, English meticulously rendered each leaf on a nearby tree, giving the wedding scene between Anakin and Padme a calming atmosphere. The Phantom Menace poster also features a greatly detailed silhouette of Darth Sidious and Darth Maul overlooking a cityscape.
With the amount of minimalist movie poster tributes illustrators are churning out on the Internet as of late, it’s invigorating to see someone put effort into their work rather than create fan-related content simply for social media buzz.
Travis English has a large selection of similarly geeky film poster creations on his personal Tumblr blog for fans of these sci-fi silhouette promos.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Minimalist Movie Posters
- Opportunity for illustrators to create innovative and detailed designs instead of relying on social media buzz
- Silhouette Art
- Opportunity for artists to create impactful and memorable designs through minimalism and attention to detail
- Geeky Film Promos
- Opportunity for designers to tap into the large and passionate fan communities of various franchises and create unique and visually stunning posters and promotional materials
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for studios and marketing agencies to commission artists and designers to create unique and memorable promotional materials for movies and TV shows
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists and designers to create new forms of visual communication by experimenting with minimalism, silhouettes, and other design techniques
- E-commerce
- Opportunity for online stores and marketplaces to offer a wide range of unique and eye-catching posters and art prints that cater to the diverse tastes of pop culture enthusiasts
