# Inspirational Typographic Illustrations Sean Wes Shared Things He's Learned Through Illustrations By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typographic-illustrations References: [waveavenue](http://waveavenue.com/profiles/blogs/artist-writes-25-inspiring-great-advice) & [seanwes](http://seanwes.com/2013/25-things-ive-learned/) An artist named Sean Wes shared 25 things he learned when he turned 25 through a series of [typographic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait). Sean is the oldest of 12 siblings and acquired responsibilities the quickest. His lessons include good advice, both personally and professionally. The series of illustrations called [25 Things I've Learned](http://seanwes.com/2013/25-things-ive-learned/) features illustrations accompanied by text. Each illustrations is a different message making use of different typography. Some illustrations are more general sayings like "Don't be so hard on yourself" while others are a bit more insightful, like "inspiration is everywhere and often in unexpected places..." The illustrations are an interesting take on how to deliver [inspirational messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspirational-quotes1) and some of them are even available of [coffee mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-coffee-day-cups), sweaters, t-shirts and posters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Typographic Art:** Opportunity to create a market for typographic art and merchandise featuring inspirational messages. - **Self-reflection Illustration:** Potential to expand into a trend of artists sharing personal lessons and messages through illustrations. - **Merchandising Art:** Opportunity for artists to broaden their customer base through merchandise featuring their art and messages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists can capitalize on this trend to showcase their skills and create a new revenue stream through merchandising. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of typographic art and offer a range of merchandise featuring these messages. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce businesses can cater to a growing audience seeking inspirational typographic art and related merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weekly Wisdom Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-almanack.md) - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md) - [Inspirational Content Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quotes-inspire-reflect.md) - [Daily Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-better.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Life Lesson Animated Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons.md) - [Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-year-wiser.md) - [Daily Inspirational Quotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/models-of-life.md)