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Top 50 Art and Design Trends in August 2011
From Inspire the World to Sci-Fi Simpsons Mash-Ups:
Trend Hunter Robot — Aug 30, 2011 — Art & Design
For the month of August 2011, these are the Top 50 art and design trends, which include Inspire the World, Couture Disney Characters and $12 Billion Homes. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2908 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (452 trends), Matt Ho (252), Amelia Roblin (193), Jordan Sowunmi (190), Michael Hines (184), Leslie Chen (178), Jason Soy (157), Emily Evans (155), Corinne Guirgis (142), and Jaime neely (139).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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Couture Disney Characters
The Vogue Princesses Series Brings High Fashion to Classic Beauties
49
$12 Billion Homes
ExklusivHAUS First House of Gold is the World's Most Expensive Property
48
Inspire the World
The American Express Canada “Room for Thought” Contest (Sponsored)
47
Expressive Penciled Hipsters
These Alex Rodriguez Drawings Capture Moods Better Than Cameras Can
46
Campus Cartoon Characters
Caldwell Tanner Illustrates Nostalgic '90s Toons as Undergrads
45
Digital Sci-Fi Pin-Ups
Warren Louw Draws a Collection of Seductive Ladies Using a Tablet
44
Modern Marilyn Monroe Mansions
This Geometrix B Dmitrovka Home is a 1950s Hollywood Heaven
43
$26 Million Malibu Mansions
This 32852 Pacific Coast Highway House Offers Opulent Living
42
Trippy Digital Collages
Mathis Rekowski Mashes Together Vibrant Visual Wonders
41
Budget-Friendly Bunkers
The Cabana Doe Bay is a Penny-Pinchers Paradise Retreat
40
Black Swan-Inspired Catwalks
The Trash Couture Spring 2012 Brings Ballerina Fashion to the Runway
39
DIY Hairdo Helpers
The Athletic Sock Bun Accessory Creates the Perfect Big Bun
38
Injured Hipster Illustrations
Alexander Wells' Digital Drawings Feel Hand-Drawn
37
Minimalist Rural Abodes
House on the Rocks is a Contemporary Design Among its Natural Settings
36
Dazzling Disney Tattoo Designs
Timothy John Shumate Illustrates Vibrant Princess Body Art
35
Heavy Metal Mobile Sheaths
The iNoxCase Stainless Steel Case Protects iPhones with an Attitude
34
Illuminated Concrete Abodes
The Querosene House Boasts an Equally Inspiring Interior
33
Freaky Sibling Similarities
Ulric Collette Splits Family Faces to Identify Odd Look-A-Likes
32
Vibrant Arcane Illustrations
Guo Jian Transports Viewers to a World Unlike Earth
31
WWII Bunker Abodes
The Dakar Sow House Has an Expansive Atlantic Ocean View
30
Shaken Smartphone Covers
The Dokkiri Hand Case Literally Reaches out to iPhone Users
29
Unsettling Portraiture
Petrina Hicks Creates Shocking Imagery
28
High-Fashion Hipster Drawings
Friedrich Herman Creates Stunning Couture Style Illustrations
27
Zany Cartoon Art
Freelance Artist Colby Walsh Draws Abstract and Imaginative Art
26
Retro Smartphone Covers
The Wood Camera iPhone 4 Case Protects Your Device in Vintage Fashion
25
Giant Bunny Sculptures
Florentijn Hofman's Big Yellow Rabbit Looks Like a Huge Plush Toy
24
Detailed Celeb Pencil Portraits
Carmen Ortiz Brings Entertainment Art to Life
23
Haute Hipster Vixens
French Illustrator Elodie Combines Realistic Drawings with High Fashion
22
Mod Plateaued Abodes
The Ribeirao Preto House Features Varying Angles That Showcase Dimensionality
21
Dorky Feminine Depictions
Anja Van Herle Creates Seductive High Fashion Illustrations
20
Skin-Colored Shoes
Unibody by Julia Kaldy Explores Footwear That Blends With the Leg
19
Hedonistic Hermit Photography
Ben Huff Captures Desolate Settings Through a Pleasure-Seeking Lens
18
Funky Psychedelic Accessories
Textile Artist Mandy Besek Offers Fun, Statement-Making Pieces
17
Silly Supermarket Captures
17-Year-Old Charlotte Abramow's Photography Shows Her Love of Life
16
DIY Industrial Seating
Nicola Golfari's P.3 Chair is Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly
15
Opulent Overhanging Abodes
The Browne Street House is an Airy Australian Masterpiece
14
Engulfed Illustrations
Nimit Malavia Embraces Subjects Through Gentle Smothering
13
Faceless Crime-Fighters
'Minimal Superheros' Collection by Peter Magdy Mangoline is Identity-Wiped
12
Intricately Indulgent Iconic Interiors
The Coco Chanel Paris Apartment is a Refined Victorian Home
11
Mini Origami Art
Anja Markiewicz Creates Impossibly Small Paper Creations
10
Soberingly Sky-High Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 Shoe Collection is Extraordinary
9
Celebrity Parody Illustrations
David MacDowell Creates Entertainment Mocking Art
8
Digitally Perfected Women
Adam Potter's 3D Models are Nearly Indistinguishable From Real People
7
Recycled Vinyl Jewelry
Norbu Designs Transforms Old Records into Gorgeous Accessories
6
Sci-Fi Simpsons Mash-Ups
Corey Customs Star Wars-ifies Your Favorite Cartoon Family
5
Dapper Cartoon Drawings
Dongyun Lee's 'Editorial Projects' is Filled with Great Illustrations
4
Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
3
Surrealist Psychedelic Illustrations
Eibatova Karina Blends Fantasy and Phantasmagia in Her Art
2
Geometric Gemstone Jewelry
Betty+Cash by Jessica McMullen Proves That Diamonds Really Are Forever
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Fashionista Manhattan Escapes
Model Hana Soukupova's Apartment is the Epitome of Luxury
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$12 Billion Homes
ExklusivHAUS First House of Gold is the World's Most Expensive Property
Modern Marilyn Monroe Mansions
This Geometrix B Dmitrovka Home is a 1950s Hollywood Heaven
California Hipster Photography
Kaya Yusi Captures Real-Life Carefree Living
Hipster Hairstyle Sites
Luvsalon.me Captures Some Seriously Chic ‘Dos on the Street
Big Apple Street Shoots
The Heather Marks by Randall Slavin Shoot for Flaunt Magazine
$26 Million Malibu Mansions
This 32852 Pacific Coast Highway House Offers Opulent Living
Trippy Digital Collages
Mathis Rekowski Mashes Together Vibrant Visual Wonders
Injured Hipster Illustrations
Alexander Wells' Digital Drawings Feel Hand-Drawn
Dazzling Disney Tattoo Designs
Timothy John Shumate Illustrates Vibrant Princess Body Art
Illuminated Concrete Abodes
The Querosene House Boasts an Equally Inspiring Interior
Vibrant Arcane Illustrations
Guo Jian Transports Viewers to a World Unlike Earth
WWII Bunker Abodes
The Dakar Sow House Has an Expansive Atlantic Ocean View
Shaken Smartphone Covers
The Dokkiri Hand Case Literally Reaches out to iPhone Users
Illustrated Feline Funnies
‘Cat vs Human' is a Webcomic Documenting Cat Owner Woes
High-Fashion Hipster Drawings
Friedrich Herman Creates Stunning Couture Style Illustrations
Entry-Bridge Mansions
The Westlake Drive House is a Luxurious Three-Building Residence in Texas
Zany Cartoon Art
Freelance Artist Colby Walsh Draws Abstract and Imaginative Art
Haute Hipster Vixens
French Illustrator Elodie Combines Realistic Drawings with High Fashion
Mod Plateaued Abodes
The Ribeirao Preto House Features Varying Angles That Showcase Dimensionality
Skin-Colored Shoes
Unibody by Julia Kaldy Explores Footwear That Blends With the Leg
Cliff-Hanging Abodes
The Blue Sky Home Offers a Contemporary Design in Peaceful Surroundings
Gamer Childrens' Books
The Ocarina of Time Series Re-Imagines Link for Younger Audiences
Wicked Western Film Posters
David O'Daniel Illustrates Popular Film Posters in Wild West Style
Eco Dunes Domiciles
The Guna Villa is Seamlessly Nestled Next to the Baltain Sea
Ear-Chomping Geek Accessories
Mario YOUCH Piranha Plant Earrings for Ladies Who Love Nintendo
Engulfed Illustrations
Nimit Malavia Embraces Subjects Through Gentle Smothering
Faceless Crime-Fighters
'Minimal Superheros' Collection by Peter Magdy Mangoline is Identity-Wiped
Solitary Seductress Shoots
The Natasha Yaroslava Fashion Gone Rogue Spread is Electrifying
Soberingly Sky-High Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Fall/Winter 2011 Shoe Collection is Extraordinary
Celebrity Parody Illustrations
David MacDowell Creates Entertainment Mocking Art
Digitally Perfected Women
Adam Potter's 3D Models are Nearly Indistinguishable From Real People
Recycled Vinyl Jewelry
Norbu Designs Transforms Old Records into Gorgeous Accessories
Chic Mod Coastal Abodes
The Gunderson House is the Epitome of Sweet Shoreline Living
Sci-Fi Simpsons Mash-Ups
Corey Customs Star Wars-ifies Your Favorite Cartoon Family
Dapper Cartoon Drawings
Dongyun Lee's 'Editorial Projects' is Filled with Great Illustrations
Sliced Steel Sculptures
Park Chan-Girl Creates Striking Shifting Steel Art Pieces
Revamped Religious Interiors
The Bonney Avenue Residence is a Drastic Reno of an 1867 Church
Geometric Gemstone Jewelry
Betty+Cash by Jessica McMullen Proves That Diamonds Really Are Forever
Stubby Smartphone Styluses
The JAVOedge Mini Stylus Mimics a Piece of Blackboard Chalk
Doe-Eyed Doll Illustrations
Danielle Reck Draws Whimsically Magical Women
Geeky D-Pad Accessories
Ring of the Gamer Pays Homage to the Classic Famicom Console
Grass-Roofed Houses
The Stone Creek Camp Home Uses Firewood for Walls
Weeping Gaming Illustrations
Mike Mitchell Shows the Vulnerable Side of Nintendo Heros
Goofy Pop Culture Illustrations (UPDATE)
Artist James Hance Blends Hollywood and Cartoons
Speeding Superhero Illustrations
Keron Grant Lets Viewers Experience the Powers of Various Heroes
Stargazing Spa Retreats
The Malmstrom-Olsens Revamped Their Greenhouse Into an Outdoor Sanctuar
Alcoholics Anonymous Abodes
The Bottle House By Bernard Rudolfsky Re-Defines Recycling
Saturated Pop Art Couture
Francois Berthoud's Illustrations are an Intense Look at High-Fashion
Historical Brick Abodes
The Cabrela House Features a Wall of Windows With Classic Stone Settings
Fashionable Wildlife Art
Sarita Kolhatkar Illustrates Adorable Animals in 'The Hat Parade'
Translucent Aquatic Depictions (UPDATE)
Jason Levesque Lets You Peer Into Surreal Anatomy
Chic Whitewashed Abodes
The STAV Aharoni House is a Sleek, Rectangular Wonder
Expressive Disney Jeans
CLOT ‘Mickey Mouse Patch' Denim Pays Homage to a Cartoon Favor
Enhanced Infant Illustrations
The 'Imaginawesome' Tumblr Improves the Scribbles of Children
Surreal World Illustrations
Rob Sato Draws the Planet as it Weaves in Upon Itself
Dissolving Human Depictions
Raul Urias Illustrates People as They Evaporate into Thin Air
Heroic Mobile Covers
The Tokidoki Superhero iPhone Case Dresses Up Mobiles for Justice
Abandoned Cali Cribs
The 'Prospect' House by Jonathan Segal was Built on an Expansive Barren Lot
Element-Embracing Abodes
The 'Lefevre' Beach House is a Division Between Sand and Water
Morbid Victorian Silhouettes
Killhouettes Has Viewers Stopping and Staring at Deadly Scenarios
Switch Plate Smartphone Chargers
The Pyle In-Wall iPhone Dock Affords Easy Access
Black-Out Bachelor Pads
The 'Black Slit' House Adds Luxury to Industrial Japanese Living
Smartphone Street Art Apps
Street Tag Lets You Virtually Tag Any Building Anywhere
Punch-Packing Perfumes
Captain America 'Only the Brave' is a Superheroic Scent
Soft-Spot Animal Images
Jon Bertelli Puts a Lovable Spin on His Wildlife Captures
Dramatic Reno Transformations
Vibe Design Group's 'Mercer' Residence Has a Shocking Before & After
Melancholy Balding Portraiture
Arina Dazzles the Eyes with Illustrations of a Hairless Woman
Blue Collar Urban Accessories
The Carhartt FW 2011 Gadgets are the Brand's New Durable Products
Fruity Everyday Objects
These Hortifruti Ads Add Fruitlike Skins to Everyday Items
Storytelling Game Decks
John Littleboy Creates Playing Cards with a Literary Twist
Photorealistic Nature Paintings
Artist Cindy Wright Captures Real Life in Hyperreal Illustrations
Smartphone Drum Kits
The TableDrum App Turns Your Fingers into Drumsticks
Shabby-Chic Euro Interiors
Vincent Leroux Shoots Intricate Homes with Incredible Detail
Bleacher-Like Abodes
Suppose Design Office's Cocage Showroom Boasts Unique Details
Fast Food Sculpture Spoofs
The David vs. McDonalds Statue is an Unappetizing Parody
Soapbox Phone Speakers
The Air Module is a Portable, Power-Free Wooden Amplifier
Spiritual Slivered Sculptures
Sukhi Barber Interprets Buddhist Philosophy with Bronze Casting
Epic Oven Ads
The LG Solardom Campaign Depicts Our Yearning for Good Food
Gruesome Winter Illustrations
Leopold Rabus Creates Deranged and Unforgettable Art
Safari Spotted Sneakers
The Nike Zoom All Court 2 Low Leopard Pack Shoe Is Fierce & Fashionable
DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
Forest Pin-Up Illustrations
Super Secret Pow Wow Draws Ladies in Woodland Areas
Sci-Fi Carved Vegetables
Okistugu Kado Sculpts Star Wars Characters Out of Veggies
High-Fashion Tablet Sheaths
The Gucci iPhone & iPad Cases Add Elegance to Gadgets
Literal Letter Illustrations
Haasbroek Draws Objects Using the Alphabet's Physical Shapes
Delicate Dolly Dress-Ups
Joan Holloway Paper Dolls Lets You Try Clothes on the Shapely Character
Large-Scale Soaking Sculptures
Die Badende Makes a Clean Statement About Hygiene
Dainty Instrument Ornaments
Guitar String Jewelry by Christopher Stiles is Tune-Tastic
Superhero Expressionist Paintings
The Dark Starry Night Transforms Bruce Wayne into Classy Art
Aestheticized Reading Art
The '42 Book Wall Sculpture' Transforms the Purpose of Literature
Camera-Controlling Apps
DSLR Controller App Lets Android Photogs Take Photos With Their Phones
Evil Genius Vehicles
Olaf Mooij's BrainCar Records Its Travels by Day
Stunning Diamond Illuminators
The Structend Light Features Varying Gorgeous Shapes and Colors
Detergent Bottle Urns
Middle Kingdom Cleaning Product Vases Make Disposables Deluxe
Vintage Cartoon Videos
The ‘Some Hungry Guy' Music Video is Made Using 100-Year-Old Co
Baron-Material Brooches
Adva Rozenshtein's 'Highway' Collection Has a Vintage Re-Purposed Feel
Glittering Glamorous Kicks
Rock the Miu Miu Sparkle Sneakers for Some Killer Femininity
Bricked Superhero TV Hosts
Nathan Sawaya Gives Conan O'Brien a Heroic Makeover for 'Flaming C'
Coined Golden Arches
McDonald's Dollar Drink Days Ice Sculpture Holds 4,000 Canadian Dollar Coins
Comfortably Fierce Kicks
The Keds x Neiman Marcus Sneakers Feature Leopard Print