The sequence references the work of Richard Greenberg , who designed titles for classics like Alien , The Dead Zone , and Altered States .
The title sequence, created by the design studio Imaginary Forces , is a masterclass in nostalgic design that uses typography to establish a "Science Fiction Horror" tone before a single character appears. Design Inspiration and Aesthetic
The Duffer Brothers explicitly requested a sequence that felt like a "spirit" of the 1980s rather than just a replica.
What It Was Like Animating the Stranger Things Title Sequence