Comics and Pop Art
Bright, contrasting style with black outlines, Ben-Day dots, speech bubbles and mass culture irony.
Archetypes
3Style 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
EntertainmentComic giant with iconic style
Roy Lichtenstein
ArtPop art artist
UNIQLO
FashionCollaborations with pop art artists