Comics and Pop Art

Bright, contrasting style with black outlines, Ben-Day dots, speech bubbles and mass culture irony.

Archetypes

3

Colors

5

Style Characteristics

• Black outlines

• Ben-Day dots

• Bright colors

• Speech bubbles

• Onomatopoeia

• Dramatic flair

✓ When to Use

• For entertainment brands, youth products, when energy and recognition are needed. Works well in advertising.

✗ Avoid If

• Target audience is older or conservative. May seem unserious.

Usage Examples

Comic book store

branding

Energy drink

packaging

Gaming app

website

Brand Examples

Marvel

Entertainment

Comic giant with iconic style

Roy Lichtenstein

Art

Pop art artist

UNIQLO

Fashion

Collaborations with pop art artists