# Illustrated Corporate Utopia Concepts Elliot Bishop's Cautionary Tale About Britain Seems Majestic By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utopia-concept References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/24/bartlett-graduate-elliott-bishop-sweet-proposal-nestle-brexit-architecture-york/) & [elliottbishop](https://www.elliottbishop.com/#/the-sweet-proposal/) A deceitful utopia concept is visually presented through Elliott Bishop's illustrated series that depict the English city of York post-Brexit. Titled 'The Sweet Proposal: A Cautionary Tale of The Corporate City,' the creative focuses on describing the limitations one might experience during corporate rule with very lush potent imagery that at first glance, communicates a healthy, natural and thriving environment. Bishop describes his work as a "[dystopian corporate utopia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-exihibition)." The fictional narrative depicts the city as " a private and politically autonomous economic zone" that is solely dedicated to manufacturing and shipping produce. The chilling yet beautifully illustrated corporate utopia zone comes with promises for self-sufficient growth and lifetime employment. However, with his [skillful visualizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai), Elliot Bishop tells a [cautionary tale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switzerland-is-fake) that criticizes the extent of power given to companies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Deceitful Utopia Concepts:** Exploring the deceptive nature of utopian visions and their potential negative consequences. - **Dystopian Corporate Utopia:** Examining the notion of a utopia governed by corporations and the implications it could have on society. - **Critiquing Corporate Power:** Analyzing the critique of granting excessive power to corporations and the potential harm it can cause. ### Who This Affects Most - **Illustration and Visual Design:** Discovering innovative approaches in visual storytelling and illustration to convey complex concepts and messages. - **Urban Planning and Architecture:** Exploring alternative visions of urban development and reevaluating the role of corporations in shaping cities. - **Corporate Governance and Regulations:** Addressing the need for more effective regulations and governance structures to ensure the balance of power between corporations and society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Digital Expo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia.md) - [Happiness-Increasing Urban Space Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-space-concept.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md)