Hexatron is a vague sci-fi aesthetic that was prominent from the mid-2000s to early 2020s, overlapping with aspects of Frutiger Aero and Flat Design. It is characterized by hexagons, neon blue, holograms, and futuristic technology. It maintains some Frutiger Aero motifs such as futurism, gloss, and 3D graphics, but contrasts it by largely omitting the nature-centered values of Aero, incorporating darker colors, sharp corners, and edges to emphasise Abstract Technology.
Hexatron influences are usually found in modern sci-fi media and real life gaming-tech equipment. Hexatron is also adjacent with Cassette Futurism, Cyberpunk, Neo-Vectorheart, and DORFic due to their shared similarities. Though debatably past its time, Hexatron influences are still seen in modern popular culture.
Visuals[]
Hexatron has a large focus on sleek, futuristic, often sci-fi, technology. Common motifs include: hexagons, neon blue, holograms, terminal-inspired UIs, and angular technology with heavy ornamentation. Hexatron also shares many design elements with Frutiger Aero such as gloss and 3D graphics; however, Hexatron largely omits the nature-centered motifs of Frutiger Aero. Instead, it leans more into Abstract Tech.
Media[]
Video Games[]
- Half-Life 2 (2004)
- Crysis series (2007-present)
- Halo 3 (2007)
- Portal (1 & 2) (2007 & 2011)
- Garry's Mod (2007)
- Assassins Creed series (2007-present)
- WipEout Pulse (2007)
- Haze (2008)
- Mirror's Edge (2008)
- Vanquish (2010)
- Cytus (1 & 2) (2012 & 2018)
- Phantasy Star Online 2 (2012)
- Halo 4 (2012)
- The Talos Principle (1 & 2) (2014 & 2023)
- Implosion: Never Lose Hope (2015)
- Xenoblade Chronicles X (2015)
- Rocket League (2015)
- Metroid Prime: Federation Force (2016)
- Subnautica (1 & 2) (2018 & 2025)
- CrossCode (2018)
- Daemon X Machina (1 & Titanic Scion) (2019 & 2025)
- Astral Chain (2019)
- Beat Saber (2019)
- Metroid Dread (2021)
- Outlast (2013)
Film/Television[]
- Beyblade (2001-2003)
- Doctor Who (2005-present, some episodes)
- I, Robot (2005)
- The Island (2005)
- Robotboy (2005-2008)
- Transformers film series (2007-present)
- WALL•E (2008)
- TRON: Legacy (2010)
- Prometheus (2012)
- Max Steel (2013-2017)
- Gatchaman Crowds (2013-2015)
- Ender's Game (2013)
- Sonic Boom (2014-2017)
- The Expanse (2015-2022)
- The Deep (2015-present, on Nickelodeon)
- Alien: Covenant (2017)
- Altered Carbon (2018-2020)
- Reboot: The Guardian Code (2018)
- Love, Death & Robots (2019-present)
- gen:LOCK (2019-2021)
- Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020-present)
- Elliott from Earth (2021)
- Transformers: EarthSpark (2022-present)
- Tron: Aries (2025)
Music[]
- Daft Punk - Tron: Legacy Soundtrack (2010)
- Waterflame - hexagon force
- Hollywood Principle
- Drum and Bass
- Dubstep
- Ambient (especially dark ambient)
Technology[]
- Android 3.0 "Honeycomb" (2011)
- Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" (2011)
- Android 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 "Jellybean" (2012)
- NVIDIA Shield
- Some Razer Phone backgrounds
- Some stock Android/Motorola backgrounds, such as some on the Droid Razer M XT907
- Scorpion gaming chairs
- PlayStation 4 (2013)
- Anki Cozmo (2016)
Webfiction[]
- Orion's Arm (2000-present)
- Homestuck (2009-2016)
Gallery[]
Links[]
- https://cari.institute/aesthetics/hexatron
- The AREA39-X album on Google Photos, which has all the Razer Phone images, plus many stock Android backgrounds, along with iOS and Mac backgrounds
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