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Top 50 Art and Design Trends in April 2011

From Fiercely Fuzzy Photography to Eco-Friendly Disco B:

Trend Hunter Robot — Apr 30, 2011 — Art & Design

For the month of April 2011, these are the Top 50 art and design trends, which include Fiercely Fuzzy Photography, Compellingly Delirious Captures and Wordless Logos. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2064 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (376 trends), Michael Hines (281), Amelia Roblin (207), Chalaine Mantha (158), Matt Ho (156), Carly Foy (151), Francis Tiangson (145), Peter Vallas (110), Summer Luu (109), and Wesley Skitzo (46).If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Art and Design Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.

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Post-Quake Container Houses

Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home

Creepy Sesame Street Characters

A Humanlike Bert Character by Nacho Diaz Changes your Childhood

Fiercely Fuzzy Photography

The Schon! Magazine Androgyny Series Boasts Blurry Illustrations

DIY Wildlife Babies

Tatiana Scalozub Offers an Etsy Pattern for Making Miniature Polar Bears

Flexing Feline Photography

Daniel Borris' Yoga Kitten Series is Cute and Full of Zen

Haunting Hotel Pranks

Bert Kreischer Leaves Surprises for Housecleaning Staff

Scribbly Tattoo Art

Yann Black Creates Intricately Doodled Tats

Creepy Fruit Carvings

A Japanese Artist Creates Unique Banana Sculptures

Startling Child Photography (UPDATE)

Jonathan Hobin's In the Playroom Photo Series is Disturbing

Vintage Trailer Homes

Matthew Hofmann Converts a 1970′s Airstream into a Clean Living Space

Honeycomb Yachts

The Veronoi Mega Yacht Sails the Seas in Ultimate Style

Deadly Celebrity Reenactments

Grant Waud Relives Famous Deaths in This Gripping Photo Series

Brazilian Funk Photography

Vincent Rosenblatt's Photos of Rio de Janeiro's Youth Subculture

Unattractive Fashion Blogs

Leandra Medine is a Self-Proclaimed "Man Repeller"

Sustainable Shipping Shelters

The Container Guest House is a Cozy and Eco-Friendly Home

Faceless Time-Tellers

The Revolutio Watch by Mickael Chrost Shows the House and Minute Stealthily

Urban Ballerina Photography

La Danse by Javier Miqueleiz is Absolutely en Pointe

Delirious Photoshoots

The Conceptual Photography of Aaron Nace Mesmerizes the Mind

The 'You Took My Name' Series Focuses on Brands' Graphics

Aged Animal Photography

'Elderly Animals' Captures Animals in the Twilight of Their Lives

Heavenly Celeb Abodes

Gwyneth Paltrow's Tribeca Apartment is Utterly Angelic

Peelable Booze Bottles

Unwrap the Fruity Flavors of the New Smirnoff Caipiroska Bottles

Hipster Creature Portraits

Hipster Animals Shows You What Cool is All About

Boldly Modern Interiors

Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces Designs an Ultimately Chic Penthouse

Vibrant Pop Art Photoshoots

The Ziv Sade Andy Worholl Homepage Shoot is Full of Bright Colors

Mascara-Stained Snapshots

Mansoor Bhatti's Crying Mascara Series Features Tousled Makeup Beauties

The Honest Logos Series Sheds Light on Popular Companies

Prismatic Beaded Bikini's

The Agua Bendita Swimwear 2011 Collection is Slick and Artsy

Four-Fold Laptops

The Lifebook X2 is an Origami-Inspired Computer Gadget

Opulent Dust Bowl Abodes

The Desert Nomad House is Modern Minimalism in the Middle of Nowhere

Shipping Container Abodes

Studio MK27 Transforms Discarded Containers Into a Stacked Eco Home

Biting Surreal Sculptures

Un-Think by Nancy Fouts Seeks Sense in the Bizarre

White-Out Profile Pictures

The Human Facebook Default Avatar Series is Unique and Cool

Graphic-Based Resumes

The Recession Hit Hard, But People are Getting Creative to Get Employment

Coiffured Coffee Cups

The My Espresso Ceramic Mugs Will Provide a New Drinking Experience

Eco-Friendly Disco Balls

The TetraBox Lamp is Made from Upcycled Drink Containers

Eco Domed Abodes

The Solaleya Pearl Dwelling Embraces Passive Energy Practices

Comical T-Shirt Designs (UPDATE)

Glenn Jones' Glennz Tees 2011 are Hilariously Clever

Minimalist Cube Abodes

The Inside Out House Makes You Feel Like You're Living Outdoors

Anti-Gravity Furniture

Designer Florian Gross Creates Modern Shelving System for Konnex

Epic Fantasy Photography

Luis Beltran Captures Surreal Images that Belong Solely in Dreams

Billboard Graffiti Art

Anton Schnaider Creates Unique Giantized Art

Light-Flooded Architecture

Montblanc House by Studio Velocity Favors Wide Open Spaces & Sunlight

Lustrous Rooftop Bars

The Five and Nine Rooftop Clubhouse is Natural and Breathtaking

Neoteric Craft Fashion

Spring 2011 Catwalk Collections Rework Traditional Homespun Art

Brilliant Custom-Branded Goods

Kick Ass Media Gives the Trend Hunter Office a Makeover

Eclectic Coffee Shop Redesigns

Cielito Querido Cafe Branding Embraces Idiosyncrasy

POV Photography

Photographer Gavin Evans Interacts With the Subjects in His Art

Royal Wedding Wallpaper

Crowns and Coronets Collection is Perfect for Kate Middleton's Big Day

Related Ideas

Raw Hipster Photography

Philip Gay Balances Between Posed and Candid Captures

Post-Quake Container Houses

Ex-Container Project Provides Japan Earthquake Survivors a New Home

Big Breast Homages

Nienke Klunder Shoots the Natural Beauty of the American Bust

90 Fantastic Facebook Features

From Social Media Coffee Cups to Geeky Facebook Avatars

Futuristic Watch Phones

The Alexey Chugunnikov Rollerphone Does More Than Make Calls

Social Media Yearbook Stereotypes

Social Media High School Class of 2011 is an Amusing Infographic

Vintage Trailer Homes

Matthew Hofmann Converts a 1970′s Airstream into a Clean Living Space

Facebook Friend Infographics

'10 Types of Facebook Friends From Highschool' is a Hilarious Parody

Eclectic Fashion Photography

Nick Aitken is Inspired by Daydreams and the Small Things in Life

Luxe Nightclub Boats

The Sea Force One Yacht Brings the Party to the Sea

Delirious Photoshoots

The Conceptual Photography of Aaron Nace Mesmerizes the Mind

The 'You Took My Name' Series Focuses on Brands' Graphics

Heavenly Celeb Abodes

Gwyneth Paltrow's Tribeca Apartment is Utterly Angelic

Peelable Booze Bottles

Unwrap the Fruity Flavors of the New Smirnoff Caipiroska Bottles

Boldly Modern Interiors

Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces Designs an Ultimately Chic Penthouse

Vibrant Pop Art Photoshoots

The Ziv Sade Andy Worholl Homepage Shoot is Full of Bright Colors

Benz-Branded Mobile Homes

The Ketterer Continental is a Mobile Mansion

Mannequin Makeout Photography

Richard Bernardin Photographs Retro-Modern Scenes of Sensuality

25 Sky-High Gardens

From Lush Vertical Gardens to Skyscraper Forests

Shipping Container Abodes

Studio MK27 Transforms Discarded Containers Into a Stacked Eco Home

Eco Domed Abodes

The Solaleya Pearl Dwelling Embraces Passive Energy Practices

Luxury Skyscraper Hotels

Banyan Tree Bangkok is a Towering Thai Resort Without Equal

100 Hot Spring Fashion Collections

From Vintage Summer Lookbooks to Playfully Pleated Frocks

Human-Octopus Hybrids

Morgan Herrin Creates Awe-Inspiring Intricate Artworks

Smoking Sand-Dusted Shoots

Marloes Horst Sizzles in the Princesse Tam Tam Spring 2011 Campaign

Bond Girl Photography

Pierre Dal Corso Shoots Christina Gottschalk in The Seven Hotel

Light-Flooded Architecture

Montblanc House by Studio Velocity Favors Wide Open Spaces & Sunlight

Leather Harness Fashions

The Zana Bayne Spring 2011 Collection Has a Dark and Seductive Twist

Dreamy Summer Neck Statements

The Spring/Summer 2011 coseAtre Jewelry Collection is Ultra Femme

Luxe Metallic Frocks

The Gareth Pugh Winter 2011/2012 Collection is Glamorously Dark

Lush Floral Photography

Jacinta Rosewarne's Kiana Vintage Lookbook Features Christina Delaney

Impaled Architecture

Pacific Environments' Bourke House was Inspired by Tents and Pavilions

Brilliant Custom-Branded Goods

Kick Ass Media Gives the Trend Hunter Office a Makeover

30 Lavish Celebrity Homes

From Fanboy Mansions to Billionaire Neighborhoods

Sunny Swimwear Editorials

Lara Stone Vogue April 2011 Photoshoot Radiates Under the Bright Rays

Quirky Musician Portraits

Nadav Kander Photographs Singing Sensations Like No Other

Contemporary Cabin Abodes

The Chimney House in Bosschenhoofd is Simple and Modern

Infrared Gamer Photography

Dancing With Invisible Light Captures People Playing Kinect

Gothically Mystical Imagery

Jerry N. Uelsmann Photographs Stunning Surreal Shots

Windowless Abodes

The Minimalist White House Looks Like a Stripped Monopoly Home

Mutated Mammal Photography

In 'Composed Animals,' Fredrik Odman Creates New Creatures

Creatively Quiet Captures

David Ryle Photographs Images That are Both Contemplative and Lively

The Prahran House by Nervegna Reed Makes You Turn Plenty of Corners

Fantastical Fictional Photography

Philip-Lorca diCorcia is the Father of Staged Photo Shoots

Lock-Down Domiciles

The Safe House by KWK Promes is Both Open and Impenetrable

Expanding Notebook Collections

Moleskine's Reading, Writing and Traveling Line Offers Bags & More

Paranormal Photography

Susu Larcohe Captures Disturbing Ghostly Images

Twisting Tower Complexes

The ICE Dragon City Makes Urban Mass Appear Malleable

"Self Shot" Photoshoots

Kylie Bisutti FHM UK Editorial for April 2011 Plays Photographer & Model

Radiant Striped Abodes

The Rainbow House in Hong Kong by Max Lam Boasts a Brilliant Interior

Climbing Cycle Storage

The Manifesto Bike Hanger Keeps Your Ride From Reaching Thieves

Textured Trash Fashion

Avantgarb(age) Combines Eco-Conscious Clothes With Thoughtful Portraits

Playful Shirttail Couture

The Fashion World Turns Its Attention to the Tail

Highly Detailed Hyperphotos

Jean-Francois Rauzier Captures a Surrealist High-Res World

Harrowing Hotel Editorials

The Anna Baikova Spread for No Magazine is Spooky

Forest Novel Shelving

These Tree Branch Shelves are Adorable and Creative Pieces of Decor

Blurry Blazing Photography

The Yulia Gorbachenko On Fire Shoot is Dark and Edgy

Playful Street Photography

Andrew Quilty Captures a More Hopeful Side of Life

Treetop Facade Abodes

The Nature Screen on the Nicholson House Creates a Perennial Shade

Tasty Type Prints (UPDATE)

The Type Sandwiches Series is Perfect for a Hungry Pop-Culture Junkie

Intergalactic-Inspired Yachts

The Tofi Concept by Hyun-Seok Kim is a Blast from Outer Space

Designer Telecommunications Interiors

New Skype Office Provides a Warm Environment to Workers

Floral Accent Fashions

The Malgosia Bela i-D Photoshoot is Pretty With an Edge

Self-Promoting Packaging

Bejamin Dooling Showcases His Design Skills on Coffee Bags

Diagnostic Internet Infographics

Social Media Detox Helps You Recognize When it's Time to Unplug

Bicycling Animal Tees

Dark Cycle Clothing Creates Hipsterific T-Shirts

DIY Designer Tees

Mike Parry Lets You Apply His Art to Your Clothes

Zigzag Rooftops

The Florida Beach House by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects is Quirkily Haphazard

Artistic Taxidermy Boutiques (UPDATE)

The 21c Hotel is a Museum of Artsy Treasures

Mind-Boggling Lecture Halls

The Montan University Leoben Building is an Architectural Masterpiece

Faux Avatar Advertising

The Ashley Boo Campaign is an Interactive Facebook App

Sunken Contemporary Cabins

House in Hidaka has an Amicable Rapport with Agricultural Landscape

Twisting Timber Abodes

Nieuw Leyden Project by 24H Harmonizes Interior and Exterior Form

Graffiti Paint Jobs

MIST x Volkswagen New Beetle Puts Street Art on Wheels

Super Slim Structures

The High-Rise Ferrolan LAB Family House Spans Only 12 Feet Wide

Brewed Business Branding

The SD Coffee Cup is a Caffeinated Client Handout

Cubic Coif Captures

Marnix Postma's Blocked Up Photo Series is Geometric and Colorful

Time-Lapse Winery Photography

The Planeta Vineyard Posts Real-Time Images of its Landscape Online

Home-Grown Beverage Branding

Organic Valley Milk Packaging Embraces Total Sustainability

Profile Pic Apparel

Supershirter App Puts All of Your Friends on a T-Shirt

Face-Down Photography

Lindsey Thornburg SS 2011 Shoot with Olivia Malone

Cuddly Judicial Sketches

The Zoopreme Court Blog Shows the Wild Side of the Supreme Court

Huge Holy Houses

Old Church Remodeled into the $7.5 Million 601 Dolores Street Home

Creepy Child-Like Captures

The Doll, Dull, Old Photo Series is Full of Eerie Imagination

Upscale Record-Breaking Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is the World's Highest Hotel

Giant Digit Architecture

You Will Never Miss the Numbers House When Visiting its Owners

Two-Faced Watch Concepts

The Ikku Watch Puts the Hours and Minutes on Separate Sides

Conscious E-Commerce

Ethical Ocean is an Online Marketplace for Eco, Organic & Fair Trade Products

Natural Disaster Charity Tees

Support Japan's Relief Efforts With this Help Japan T-Shirt

Business Brew Branding

Good Company Coffee Uses Corporate Jargon for its Java Packaging

Murderous Food Ads

The Chief of Police Dinner Gala and DDB, Toronto, Canada Team Up

Rustic Luxury Hotels

Le Lodge Park in Paris is the Ultimate Ski-Lover's Destination

Gamer Factory Photography

The Made of Myth Series Shows How Retro Gaming Icons are Made

Elegant Everyday Imagery

The Beautiful Discovered Works of Vivian Maier Portray the Simple Life

Sweet & Seductive Celebritorials

Nicole Richie Appears in The Block Magazine Spring/Summer 2011

Adorable Breakfast Art

Sayaka Minemura Will Turn Your Frown Upside Down in the Morning

Sugar Cube Wall Coverings

WallArt Veneers are Sustainably Made from Sugarcane

Living Eco-Homes

The Self-Sufficient House Grows Along with Its Occupants

Mini Urban Sculptures

Alan Wolfson Recreates Canal ST. Cross-Section With Mind-Boggling Detail

Fierce Humanimal Portraits

Icebreaker Shows Off Its Love and Passion for Merino Wool

Melting Mascara Editorials

Jessica Stam Russh #39 Photo Shoot is Dripping With Punk Rock Style

Piled Chair Photography

The Sebastian Szwajczak PAJKA Series is Dark and Dramatic

Green Glass Hotels

The Opposite House Hotel in Beijing is the Epitome of Modern Design

Newspaper Pigtails

Papa' Papier by Franceso Sambo Shows Papercraft's Edgier Side

Powerful Action Photographs

Dirk Rees Captures Bodies Suspended in Time

Handy Street Art

Scott Beseler's Clever Graffiti Concept Personifies Objects With Mannequins

The Drink Logo Collection by New Era x The Coca-Cola Company is Simply Fresh

Awesome Aerial Photography

Cameron Davidson Offers a Stunning New Perpsective of the Earth From

Personified Flower Pots

The GOOD Photo Flower Pot Combines Headshots and Horticulture

Stairless Multistory Homes

The Small Box House Has Three Floors, All Connected via Ladder

Cartooned Booze Packaging

Charles S. Anderson Design Gives Brand X Liquor a Pop-Art Feel

Grotesque Animalistic Portraits

Beau White Shocks and Frightens With Disturbing Illustrations

Distorted Architectural Art

Gabor Ekecs Digitally Alters Photographs of Disney Hall

Revolving Houseboats

The ReVolt House is Designed to Get Land Lubbers Out on the Water

Sloped Housing Structures

Construction of MVRDV's Future Towers India is Underway

Alcoholic Throwback Carriers

The Galvanized Metal 6-Pack Caddy Modernizes the 50s Milkman

Seed-Grown Seating

The Terra Outdoor Chair is as Nature-Made as it Gets

Skeletal Dinnerware

The Left Eye Right Eye Collection by Phoebe Richardson is Bone-Chilling

Stencil Art Contests

Show Your Talent at the Blek le Rat HUGO Man Competition

Honeycomb Buzzing Boutiques

Hermes Opens Remodeled Paris Location to Showcase New Furniture Line

Sweet Feminine Packaging

Ruth Pearson and Caroline Phillips Give Crabtree & Evelyn Pretty Patterns

Painting Manipulating Photography

Laurence Aegerter Plays Hide and Seek With Paintings and Photos

Couture Hotel Renovations

Maison Martin Margiela Reinvents the Maison Champs-Elysees

Startup Stock Raffles

Startup Lotto Gives You the Chance to Own a Piece of a New Company

Creative Chipmunk Campaigns

The 'Hipmunk Me!' Campaign Turns the User into a Mascot

Strategic Military Timepieces

The Bell & Ross BR 01 Red Radar Watch Captures a Secret Agent Look

At-Risk Teen Tees

Tees at Risk Sells Original Works from Troubled Teenagers

Banana-Based Vehicles

Lighter, Faster and Eco-friendly Autos from Plant-Based Plastics

Crime-Fighting Sunnies

Brazilian Cops Get Robocop-Style Sunglasses for World Cup 2014

Gruesome Impaled Sculptures

The Louie Cordero My We Exhibit Features Shocking Scenes

Social Media Street Art

The Mark Zuckerberg Has a Posse Sticker Arouses Curiosity in Los Angeles

Hive-Like Bug Hotels

The Insectopia by Vaulot&Dyevre Promotes Biodiversity in Paris

Diva-Honoring Apparel

The Hype Means Nothing Liz Taylor Tee is Super Cute

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