Produced in 2D animation| the design esthetic for the Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts reaches back almost 80 years and borrows reverentially from the bold style of his 1930s design| but not before adding a few contemporary touches. Designs for other characters have a similar approach| favoring a "rubber-hose" cartoon style for more exaggerated animation. Background designs closely reflect the graphic design sense of 1950s and 1960s Disney cartoons. And for those true eagle-eyed Disney fans| the production team has also included the occasional homage to other icons from the storied Disney heritage.