# Widow Photography Anti Design Shows Its Dark Side With Sinister Photos By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/widow-photography References: [flylyf](http://www.flylyf.com/anti-design/) & [anti-ink](http://www.anti-ink.com/) Anti Design is a design agency that specializes in brand imagery, packaging, print and interactive illustrations. The images above show Anti Design’s dark side, as they explore what seems to be a photoshoot of a widow in mourning. Check out the gallery to see how balloons mimic bats and how the black veil symbolizes death. **Implications** - The recession and ensuing credit crunch sent the world into the doldrums, and the creative industry responded with a wave of dark, desolate themes inspired by this widespread depression. Apocalyptic imagery, blood and gore, and death and the afterlife are just some of the unsavory, angst-ridden themes used in artists' visions of our dystopian future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark-themed Design:** Opportunity for design agencies to explore and create brand imagery, packaging, and interactive illustrations that evoke dark and desolate themes. - **Mourning-inspired Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture artistic interpretations of mourning and widowhood using symbolism and unconventional elements. - **Dystopian Future Imagery:** Opportunity for artists to envision and create apocalyptic and angsty themes in response to global economic downturn and credit crunch. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design Agency:** Opportunity for design agencies to specialize in creating brand imagery, packaging, print materials, and interactive illustrations that cater to the dark-themed trend. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore and capture artistic interpretations of mourning and widowhood, using unconventional elements and symbolic elements. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to create and showcase artwork that reflects the dystopian future and angst-ridden themes inspired by the global economic recession and credit crunch. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Visual Inspiration Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braindead-search.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [All-Dark Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darkest-campaign-yet.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md)