Corporate Grunge

Note: this article is about the graphic design style, not the combination of the Corporate and Grunge aesthetics. 
Corporate Grunge is a graphic design style used by companies from roughly 1991 to 2004 for advertisements and covers. The aesthetic revolves around edgy rough textures and fonts. 
It is often associated with the "Piracy. It's a crime." campaign that used the aesthetic from 2004-2007, specifically the infamous text "You Wouldn't Steal a Car" written in the XBAND Rough typeface.
== Visuals ==
The color palette tends to be a mix of muted tones, with an emphasis on earthy hues like olive green, charcoal gray, and rusty brown. Visuals may include collaged images, vintage computer graphics, and retro typography. The use of worn-out textures, grainy overlays, and glitch effects adds a gritty and edgy feel.
Typefaces include FF Confidential/XBAND Rough, Stam Pete, FF Stamp Gothic, and FF Trixie/LTR NCND.
== Similar aesthetics ==
* Cyberpunk and Tech Noir: Drawing inspiration from science fiction and dystopian themes, Cyberpunk aesthetic showcases a high-tech, urban setting with a dark and rebellious undertone. It incorporates futuristic technology, neon lights, and a blend of retro and futuristic elements. 
* Industrial: The Industrial aesthetic is characterized by raw, mechanical, and utilitarian visuals. It often includes exposed machinery, metal structures, and a color palette dominated by grays, blacks, and metallic tones. It evokes a sense of urban decay and functionality.
* Grunge: Grunge aesthetic originated in the 1990s and is associated with alternative rock music and a rebellious, anti-establishment attitude. It embraces a disheveled and unkempt look, featuring distressed clothing, band t-shirts, plaid patterns, and a darker color palette.
* UrBling: Embraces a gritty and raw visual style. It often features vibrant colors, bold patterns, and a DIY aesthetic reminiscent of street art. Both aesthetics reject traditional norms and seek to express individuality and nonconformity. However, the UrBling aesthetic leans more towards a playful and whimsical tone compared to the darker and more serious undertones of Corporate Grunge.
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