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Tattooed Organs

Gallbladder Henna

— September 15, 2008 — Lifestyle
Organ tattoos originally began within the organ transplant industry to ensure that transplant patients got the correct organs, but it has now become an art form.

Witness the intricate henna design on the gallbladder here, for example.

Strangely, there are enough of these organ tattoos to find some common patterns in terms of organ and design:

Colon - Snake

Crown of thorns - heart

Light bulb - brain

I (Someone's Name) - heart

Implications - Youth consumers are captivated by unfamiliar experiences. With a new experience consumers are compelled to share with others what they have seen with those in their network. Companies should build marketing campaigns with this demographic in mind because they will help spread the campaign to their friends organically.
Trend Themes
1. Organ Tattoos as Art - The trend of organ tattoos, originally used for organ transplant patients, has transitioned into a unique art form.
2. Design Patterns for Organ Tattoos - Common patterns for organ tattoos have emerged, including a snake for the colon and a crown of thorns for the heart.
3. Unconventional Experiences for Youth Consumers - Youth consumers are drawn to unfamiliar experiences, so companies should consider building marketing campaigns that offer unique and exciting experiences to capture this demographic's attention.
Industry Implications
1. Organ Transplant Industry - The organ tattoo trend originated from the organ transplant industry and could potentially provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the sector.
2. Tattoo Industry - The emerging trend of organ tattoos can present new opportunities in the tattoo industry, especially for artists willing to specialize in this unique form of body art.
3. Marketing Industry - Companies targeting youth consumers with unique experiences and campaigns, such as the organ tattoo trend, could benefit from a potential disruptive advantage in the marketing industry.
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