These Uniqlo Portraits are equal parts captivating and creepy. A unique form of graphic design and illustration, it takes the popular pixelated portrait and gives it a more blotted, blurry look that almost makes these individuals look like burn victims, hence the creepy factor. Yet, these portraits can also be likened to the many collages that have also been popping up on blogs more and more lately.
Created by London-based illustrator Charles Williams, the Uniqlo Portraits were commissioned by the fashion house for their 2011 brand book. Each portrait depicts five Japanese craftsmen currently employed by Uniqlo (Takumi Asano, Takumi Takahashi, Takumi Tokuoka, Takumi Furukawa and Takumi Taka).
The Uniqlo Portraits will surely inspire similar digital art in the near future.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Blurred Digital Art
- Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new ways of creating captivating and unique digital artwork with a blurred aesthetic.
- Pixelated Portraits
- Chance for artists and designers to experiment with a pixelated style to create intriguing and visually striking portraits.
- Collage-inspired Designs
- Potential for designers to incorporate collage elements into their work, creating visually dynamic and eclectic designs.
Where This Applies
- Digital Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for digital artists to explore new techniques and styles in creating captivating artwork.
- Fashion
- Possibility for fashion brands to collaborate with artists to create unique and captivating visual content for brand promotion.
- Graphic Design
- Opportunity for graphic designers to experiment with new aesthetics and incorporate them into their visual communication designs.
