4,198 Views - Click for Slideshow The human body is a fascinating organism; its workings still aren’t fully comprehended by even the most accomplished of scientists. It’s no wonder that the human anatomy has inspired so many curious inventions. In this cluster, you’ll see anatomically correct edible sweet treats, fashion that reflects our innermost workings, and home decor modeled after vital organs. All are inspired in some way by the human body. Some of these inventions are creepy, like the pin-hole cameras made with skulls. Others are cute, like the fictional anatomy of pop culture icons and cartoons. Still others are bizarre, like the handbags modeled after human heads. Via: trendhunter

Creepy Candy (GALLERY)

Human Skull-Cast Chocolates

These incredible chocolate skulls are made from a cast of a genuine human skull. Fascinating, yet macabre. You can order them in a variety of chocolates from Dark to White. The absolute best choice is…
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Anatomically Correct Stationery

Vagina Note Cards

This is why I love Etsy. I dearly wish I had the balls to use these (no pun intended) but I think even I would chicken out. As the seller says: If you or your partner has a little problem map reading…
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Post Mortem Activities

10 Things Your Body Can Do After You Die

Maggie Koerth-Baker wrote an unusual blog post for Mental Floss where she listed 10 things your body can do after you’ve passed on. It is a fascinating read, in a morbid sort of way. Here is a synopsis:…
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Anatomically Correct Art (GALLERY)

10 Brainy Examples

The following 10 brains were designed to be anatomically correct. The Delicate Woolen Brain by Sarah Hillienberger is great. I would love to be able to add this brain onto other items such as cushions…
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Anatomical Lightboxes (GALLERY)

Chris Elsasser Designs With Heart

Chris Elsasser says he creates “indoor anatomical art with lightboxes" using his own designs or actual x-rays. They come in mini, standard or specialty versions. It is a new type of art (if indeed it…
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Human Hair Gowns (GALLERY)

Dresses Made of Tresses

Hair isn'’t just for your head anymore. Check out these hot new dresses and jewelry items made out of, you guessed it, …authentic HUMAN hair. Human hair dresses made their debut appearance on runways…
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Anatomy Fashion (VIDEO)

"Inside Out" Shirt

It's about wearing your heart, bones, muscles, and veins on your sleeve. When the graphic design world gets bored of the usual paisleys, florals and geometric lines, it moves to something more... human.…
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10 Anatomically Correct Hearts (GALLERY)

When Creativity Meets Biology

I HEART anatomically correct things and I guess the heart is without question the most important organ in our body. Accordingly, I have spent a happy morning searching down the best anatomically correct…
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Body Parts Sung In Different Musical Genres (GALLERY)

Fleshmap Charts

The Fleshmap "Listen" project consists of data visualization charts which show what body parts feature most in different musical genres. What the creators did was to compile more than 10,000 songs where…
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Anatomy-inspired Fashion

Vertebrae Spine Necklace

Molly Epstein, a student from Temple University, designed this neat necklace, Vertebrae. As you can see, the necklace makes it look like you are wearing your spine. This reminded of another anatomy-inspired…

Fictional Anatomy (GALLERY)

Pac Man Skull, Bugs Bunny, Gummi Bears

To think the images of the real life Simpsons scared me! This Pac Man skull is way too freaky, I actually can't look at it. It is a piece from artist Le Gentil Garcon, who carefully studied the skull…

Anatomical Typography (GALLERY)

Fonts Made of Bones

This font comes from Bjorn Johansson, a student at Konstfack in Stockholm, Sweden. He based the series on the term anatomy - anatomy in the context of talking about fonts where it refers to different type…

Anatomy-Inspired Furniture (GALLERY)

The Bone Lounge By Dima Loginoff

Russian designer Dima Loginoff, developed the “Bone Lounge” project, which is a sofa inspired by the structure of bones. The sofa has a hollow interior and a porous surface. As you can see in the…

Interactive Animated Anatomy (VIDEO)

Hybrid Animation Shows Heart Pumping

Hybrid Animations uses powerful and medically accurate animations to help educate and inform. Their works looks like the old movies where people got shrunk and injected into bodies. The animation of…

Human Arms in Butcher Shops

Dexter Guerrilla Campaign II

The promo ads for the series Dexter seem to get more gory by the second. The show is about a hero/antihero, serial killer who murders his victims (he only kills the bad guys) and then chops them up. As…

Fake Hairy Toes (GALLERY)

The Nike Human Shoes

Whatever possessed Nike to come up with these Human Shoes? The concept is indeed unique, quirky and plenty weird. However, I don’t think I know anyone who would like to walk around in footwear that looks…

Fake Human Skin as Fashion (GALLERY)

The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet

SkinBag creates seamless, realistic-looking yet fake, human skin that is worn like a catsuit. SkinBag is the creation of Olivier Goulet, a French artist who makes clothes, accessories, shoes and more out…

Human Face Bags

Headstrong Hand Bags by Yael Mer

These bags, embossed with images of human faces, are more than a little creepy, yet somehow they ooze appeal. The quirky totes were created by Yael Mer who makes the mask-like bags in different shapes…

Interactive Human Body Museum (VIDEO)

Corpus

Along the A44 highway, between Amsterdam and The Hague, sits a giant, human-shaped building. It is the home of Corpus, a tactile interactive museum experience that takes visitors through the spaces inside…

Disturbing Pin Hole Cameras (GALLERY)

Belger Uses Bones, Organs & HIV + Blood

Wayne Martin Belger builds cameras. But not just any cameras. Belger builds pinhole cameras using such media as gold, silver, aluminum, acrylic, and brass among others. He also employs formaldehyde, HIV-infected…

Anatomy Inspired Furniture (GALLERY)

Spine Drawers and Cabinet

Spine is the result of a project to make storage furniture with at least two drawers. A part of the challenge was to work with balance and make the furniture stand on just one leg and make the drawers…

Anatomy Sculptures

Uterus Vase

Looking for something erotic for your décor? This sensational Uterus Vase by The Plug and Stéphanie Rollin is one of only 20 made and it will surely serve as a great conversation piece. "The concept…

Anatomically Correct Doorknob

Welcoming The "Hand-le"

Amsterdam, Netherlands resident, Naomi Thellier, designed this mannequin-meets-metal doorknob for the London Design Festival. Are you "touched" by her work? Other pieces can be seen at coroflot.com. "I’m…

Chocolate As Art

6 Foot Tall Anatomically Correct Chocolate Jesus

Jesus has turned to chocolate for one of his many Easter appearences, thanks to a US based artist. Cosimo Cavallaro will unveil the his work of art - called My Sweet Lord- on 1 April in Manhatten, US.…

Anatomically Correct Chocolate Heart

Easter is still weeks away - but you can longer bear the sight of another item in the shape of an egg then invest in a truly original product. Nothing says I love you this Easter like anatomically correct…

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