# Weird Workplace Motivation ‘Words to Work By' Posters From Publicis Mojo By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/words-to-work-by-publicis-mojo References: [nickpapageorgia.blogspot](http://nickpapageorgia.blogspot.com/2009/04/words-to-work-by.html) & [creativereview](http://www.creativereview.co.uk/crblog/words-to-work-by-poster-project/) I’m a big fan of these retro styled typographic ‘Words to Work By’ [workplace posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) by [Publicis Mojo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicis-group). They’re a fun artistic take on the subpar [motivational posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affirmation-gel-pens) meant for team building purposes. For example, instead of a standard phrase like “There is no ‘I’ in ‘Team,’” Publicis Mojo advises, “I will not keep referencing Banksy in order to impress older clients.” Another classic ‘Words to Work By’ poster is the first one in the gallery, which reads, “I will not brag to interns about things I did when they were 11.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-styled Typography:** Opportunity to create unique, artistic workplace posters with a vintage aesthetic. - **Subversive Motivational Posters:** Disruptive approach to traditional workplace motivation by incorporating humor and sarcasm. - **Personalized Workplace Messages:** Creating custom posters that reflect the specific culture and values of an organization. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** An industry that can capitalize on the demand for creative and visually appealing workplace posters. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for agencies to offer unique and attention-grabbing motivational posters as part of their branding services. - **Office Supplies and Decor:** A market for specialized workplace posters that cater to the growing trend of personalized office decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Lazy Cereal Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-cereal.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/publicis-group.md) - [Comical Desk-Side Status Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-fence.md) - [Train-Inspired Wayfinding Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinding-markers.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Amusing Work Platform Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-platform.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md)