# Quotable Villain Portraits Vader by Evan Travelstead is Bound by the Cryptic Character's Words By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vader-by-evan-travelstead References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/darth-vader-typography/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/vader/698371) Vader by Evan Travelstead is the result of any die-hard [Star Wars fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) would have created for an advanced type and design project. Using the [sinister villain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-2) as a [pop culture icon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee), the artist has molded his likeness from the character's own defining lines. Darth Vader by Evan Travelstead reveals famous one-liners like "I am your father" in this enigmatic sci-fi typography study. Overall, brightness, font size and thickness play into creating complex lighting effects that give the menacing masked persona a true type-face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Pop Culture Typography:** Exploring typography as art in relation to iconic pop culture references. - **Enigmatic Design:** Creating art that visually captures the essence of a character or idea through careful design choices. - **Complex Lighting Effects:** Using lighting to create depth and emphasis on typography in design projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Exploring new ways to create visually stunning projects that incorporate pop culture trends. - **Advertising:** Using pop culture references and typography art in advertising campaigns to capture audience attention. - **Film and Television:** Incorporating unique typographic designs in title sequences and promotional content for films and television shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md)