Kidcore

キッドコア / 1990s nostalgia / Style / Pop

Recalls toys, stickers and school supplies in unconditionally bright color.

Kidcore — AI-generated interpretation 1
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Kidcore — Rainbow Decora, photo by KazumiKawaii, 2016 — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
Rainbow Decora, photo by KazumiKawaii, 2016 — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kidcore — 6%DOKIDOKI, Sebastian Masuda's shop in Harajuku, photo by GoToVan, 2012 — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0
6%DOKIDOKI, Sebastian Masuda's shop in Harajuku, photo by GoToVan, 2012 — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0

At a glance

Visual cues

  • Primary colors
  • Smileys
  • Rainbows
  • Toy shapes

Best used for

  • Evoking childhood freedom and safety
  • Making a community look sunny

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Dictionary entry

Type
Big rounded letters, hand lettering
Composition
Layer sticker-like elements
Material
Red, yellow, blue, plastic, thick outlines
Caution
Don't confuse child-directed with childish. Mind age-appropriateness and safety.
Further study
Lisa Frank / Sebastian Masuda

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