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The only problem with the work of London-based designer and illustrator Aled Lewis is that we don't have the room to highlight all of it.

Drawing on graphic design, pop and geek culture and the appropriation and recontextualization of classic imagery, Lewis's work channels in prankish postmodernism and childlike, fantastical images. A sampling below.


"Sloth" - Any proper "Goonies" fan will laugh at this immediately. If not, you can still enjoy "Strange-looking guy dangling from a tree" I guess. The character made famous by former NFL lineman John Matuszak reverts to his animal namesake, iconic attire firmly intact.


"The Incredible Ponzi" - Inspired by Alexander the Crystal Seer, an early 20th century magician and mentalist, here's the modern take on the classic image. Who knew the Magic 8-Ball was invented in 1946? The more you know.

"Dylan Flash Cards" - For you non-Bob Dylan fans, you should probably take a look at the video for Zimmy's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" before checking out this one. We're still waiting for the INXS "Mediate" design.

"Typical" - As annoying as it is to have that one tall freak sit directly in front of you at the movies, we'd be lying if we said we wouldn't be a bit excited if a puffy-cheeked, gluttonous cloud took his seat right in front of us.


"Final Boss" - Tetris is a highly addictive game as it is, but we agree it's time to up the stakes and bring weapons and aliens into the mix. If anyone can make this for real, we'll update in this post. Oh hell, we'll give you your own post.


"Why Are Rain Clouds Dark?" - It's not so much the crossed arms and sweaty brow that make me laugh (though they do), but moreso the genuinely concerned look on the part of Mr. Fluffywhite for his bladder-filled brother.


"ERM" - And so, millions of conversations, debates and fights in parents' basements get distilled into one soon-to-be-iconic image. Though it's a bit of trick question: in a fight over who would win between Kirk and Vader, there are no winners.


"Halt! Hammerzeit." - While it's doubtful the United States will install this anytime soon, we can see (hope?) some small European town that doesn't take itself so seriously drop this one in real life. And we will be the first to do this.