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Top 50 Art and Design Trends in July 2011
From Top-Heavy Architecture to Hipsterrific Temporary In:
Trend Hunter Robot — Jul 30, 2011 — Art & Design
For the month of July 2011, these are the Top 50 art and design trends, which include Top-Heavy Architecture, Vulnerable Feminine Depictions and Practical Joke Paintings. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3068 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (483 trends), Matt Ho (389), Amelia Roblin (291), Deborah Kim (207), Jaime neely (149), Emily Evans (144), Jason Soy (139), Souzan Michael (137), Leslie Chen (127), and Jordan Sowunmi (118).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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Hawaiian Isle Watercraft
Tropical Island Paradise is a Personal Moving Atoll
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Freaky High-Fashion Illustrations
Laura Laine Draws Outlandish Upscale Images
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Disturbing Pop Art Posters
Aad Goudappel's Illustrations are Playfully Sinister
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Dangerous Tattooed Illustrations
Zhang Xiaobai Creates Tremendous Tatted Artwork
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Vulnerable Feminine Depictions
Diego Fernandez Mimics Female Form in His Illustrations
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Top-Heavy Architecture
The Tartu Rebase Street Project is Comprised of Stacked Villas
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Distorted Doggie Portraits
The Carli Davidson Shake Series Captures Pups Shaking Their Heads
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Practical Joke Paintings
Christian Herr Illustrates Real-Life Troublemaking
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Enormous Baby Statues
Eddy Prabandono Creates an Oversized Sculpture of His Daughter
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Fantastical Humanimal Illustrations
Mao Nakada Uses Woodblock Prints for Fairy-Tale Magic
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Self-Powered Bike Concepts
The INgSoc Bicycle is Designed for Eco-Friendly Commuters of the Future
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Wizardry Baby Dolls
Tracy Ann Lister Creates a Series of Harry Potter-Themed Infant Toys
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Romantically Rustic Jewelry
Wear Pieces from The Black Spot Books Etsy Shop For Some Charm
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Pop Star Face Tattoos
'Rap Face Tats Go Indie' Comically Transfers Hip-Hop Ink to Other Musicians
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Classy Couture Curse Words
The Beautiful Swear Words Tumblr by Theo Olesen is Hilarious
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Comedic Photoreal Paintings
Jesse Edwards Illustrates His Real-Life Surroundings with Comedy
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DIY Crafty Cases
The Neostitch iPhone 4 Case Taps Your Inner Grandma Skills
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Fearful Husband Milk Prints
'Everything I do is Wrong' Campaign Shows Men Living in Fear of PMS
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Distorted Double-Take Photography
Laetitia Bica Cheats Reality with Her Humor-Infused Artworks
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Cutaway Leaf Art
Lorenzo Duran Uses Natural Materials to Create Stunning Artworks
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Doodle-Filled Photography
The Project Manila Drawing VS. Camera Concept is Awesome
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Horizontal Cali Houses
The 'Openhouse' by XTEN Architecture Plays With Linear Designs
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Exaggerated Crochet Ensembles
The More or Less Collection is a Woven Paradox
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Brutally Honest Greetings
Unfortunately Cards Let You Tell it Like it is
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Gritty Urban Street Illustrations (UPDATE)
Artist Robert Mearns Draws Portraits with a Twist
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Edgy Urban Biker Shots
Lluis Artus Captures Macho Men in Urban Environments
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Star-Mocking Illustrations (UPDATE)
The Illustrated Celebrity Tweets Series Induces Laughter
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Ice Crystal Cabins
Mainehouse by FreelandBuck Establishes a Unique Site Interaction
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Chalkboard Yearbook Portraits
Russian High School Students Redefine Cheesy Annual Photos
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Tree-Lined Apartments
Tour Vegetale de Nantes Has an Organic Shape and Purpose
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Road Warrior Vehicles
The Ford Mad Max is a Modernized Version Promoting the Film's Sequel
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Peculiar Political Portraits
Hola Cocoa's ‘God Bless You' Designs Show Famous Fa
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Psychedelic Scientist Drawings
Simon Bent Re-Images Iconic Scientific Figures
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Wizardly Wall Adornments
These Hogwarts Travel Posters are Reminiscent of Old Postcards
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50s Wartime Pictorials
These Illustrations by Mort Kunstler are Full of Vintage Charm
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Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
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Opulent Fortress Abodes
The Wessels Joyce Associates House at Pezula Screams Luxury
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Hipsterrific Temporary Ink
These Tattly Temporary Tattoos are “Con-Temporary” Cool
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Shiny Murderous Accessories
The Super Fertile Fall 2011 Murder Collection is Drop Dead Gorgeous
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Camera Lens Cushions
The Plushtography Pillow Encourages Kodak Moment Cuddling
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Sci-Fi Icon Mashups
Ceth Stifel Redraws Disney and Star Wars With His 'Star Tours'
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Towering Typographic Architecture
The Cadence Architects Splice Building Uses Words to Stand Out
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Luminous 3D Paintings
Japanese Artist Shintaro Ohata Illuminates the Beauty of Everyday Life
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Bunk Bed Master Suites
Cantilevered Bedroom by Ateliers MC Makes Mom Climb the Ladder
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Star Wars Storyboards
Ralph McQuarrie Releases Illustrations from the Original Star Wars Film
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Villain Vacation Photos
The 'Dark Holiday' Series by Nick Presniakov Shows Darth Vader Sunbathing
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Cloud-Shaped Cabins
Le Nuage Urban Refuge Brings Heaven Down to Earth
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Gaga Panty Portraits
‘The Under Girl' Illustrations are a Quirky Take on Women's
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Infographic Resumes
Vizualize.Me Turns Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Colorful Personalized Graph
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Dazzling Digital Diva Depictions
Jason Soy Creates Portraits with Brush Strokes of Genius
Fashionable Forest Photography
The Roman Goebel Nature and Natallia Editorial is Fantastical
Passionate Park Photography
Emman Montalvan Captures a Precious Public Garden Oasis
Freaky High-Fashion Illustrations
Laura Laine Draws Outlandish Upscale Images
Disturbing Pop Art Posters
Aad Goudappel's Illustrations are Playfully Sinister
Vulnerable Feminine Depictions
Diego Fernandez Mimics Female Form in His Illustrations
Epic Celeb Photography (UPDATE)
Photographer Andrew MacPherson Snaps Divergent Entertainers
Top-Heavy Architecture
The Tartu Rebase Street Project is Comprised of Stacked Villas
Practical Joke Paintings
Christian Herr Illustrates Real-Life Troublemaking
Vampish California Captures
The Vogue Paris Subcultural Tour of LA Explores the City's Diversity
Fantastical Humanimal Illustrations
Mao Nakada Uses Woodblock Prints for Fairy-Tale Magic
Romantically Rustic Jewelry
Wear Pieces from The Black Spot Books Etsy Shop For Some Charm
Poised Peaceful Photography
Ann He's 'Runaways' Series Preciously Evokes Innocence
Dual Persona Photography
The Secret Life of Swimmers Series Reveals Alternate Lives
Pop Star Face Tattoos
'Rap Face Tats Go Indie' Comically Transfers Hip-Hop Ink to Other Musicians
Comedic Photoreal Paintings
Jesse Edwards Illustrates His Real-Life Surroundings with Comedy
Chola Jewelry Campaigns
The Honey B Gold Summer 2011 Collection is Bold and Gritty
Horizontal Cali Houses
The 'Openhouse' by XTEN Architecture Plays With Linear Designs
Gritty Urban Street Illustrations (UPDATE)
Artist Robert Mearns Draws Portraits with a Twist
Star-Mocking Illustrations (UPDATE)
The Illustrated Celebrity Tweets Series Induces Laughter
Simply Striking Photography
Bobby Doherty is a Young Photographer with an Eye for the Everyday
Ice Crystal Cabins
Mainehouse by FreelandBuck Establishes a Unique Site Interaction
Multistory Solar Vessels
The Wind Rose Yacht Provides an Eco-Friendly Oceanic Escape
Mind-Controlled Bicycles
The PXP Bike Lets You Switch Gears Using Brainwaves
Ravishing Repunzel Photography
This Lina Tesch Natalia L. Photoshoot is a Fashionable Fairytale
Masked Model Editorials
The Robert Trachtenberg 'Don’t You Know Who I Am?' Shoot is Star-Filled
Terrifically Twisted Illustrations
Kirsty Whiten Creates Art that is Detailed and Deranged
Pop Art Playing Cards
Emmanuel Jose Re-Imagines the Faces of Card Decks
Tree-Lined Apartments
Tour Vegetale de Nantes Has an Organic Shape and Purpose
Peculiar Political Portraits
Hola Cocoa's ‘God Bless You' Designs Show Famous Fa
Whipped Cream Jewelry
The Yael Uriely 2011 Eco Summer Accessories Collection was Inspired by Candy
Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
Sci-Fi Icon Mashups
Ceth Stifel Redraws Disney and Star Wars With His 'Star Tours'
Salacious Sacrilegious Shoots
The Dilia Oviedo 'A Religious Experience' Series Plays with Faith
Towering Typographic Architecture
The Cadence Architects Splice Building Uses Words to Stand Out
Jedi Pet Photography
The Star Wars Animals Series Shows Animals Using the Force
Sweetly Seductive Singer Shoots
The Beyonce July 2011 Vogue Italy Spread Channels Old Hollywood
Soft Humor Illustrations
Charles Browning Creates Charming and Complicated Art
Sweet Seaside Editorials
The Brooke by Grant Yoshino Shoot for FGR is Wetland Wonderful
Alluring Abnormal Art
Raudiel Sanudo's Illustrations Depict Gloominess in a Beautiful Way
Star Wars Storyboards
Ralph McQuarrie Releases Illustrations from the Original Star Wars Film
Coiled Branch Collars
Two Blue Stripes Creates Whimsical Wooden Wearables
Heavy Hallucinatory Illustrations
Darin Shuler Blends Chaos and Psychedelia in His Creations
Cloud-Shaped Cabins
Le Nuage Urban Refuge Brings Heaven Down to Earth
Provocative Portrait Shoots
The Anja Rubik Fendi Fall 2011 Campaign Melds Fashion and Fine Art
Intergalactic Sportswear
Wear the Force with the Star Wars x Adidas Originals FW 2011 Collection
Detailed Real-Life War Illustrations
Scott Waters Captures Soldiers in Training and in Combat
Iconic Pop Poster Revamps
These Mathiole Illustrations Collide Famous Figures Into Art
Smartphone Mesh Covers
The Freshfiber 3D Printed iPhone Case is Simply Dazzling
Coral Truss Eco Boats
The A-Sign Studio Luxury Yacht Utilizes Resources Responsibly
Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
Nightmare-Inducing Illustrations
Artist Victor Castillo Frightens with his Paintbrush
Unsettling Surrealist Illustrations
Sabo Eleanor Draws Wacky and Memorable Portraits
Top-Notch Timber Accessories
Noritamy Jewelry is the Perfect Mix of Eco-Friendly Sophistication
Waste Art Collages (UPDATE)
Artist Chris Jordan Forces An Examination of Human Waste Production
Titillating Twin Editorials
The Toni Garrn Unger Fashion Winter 2011 Campaign is Striking
Irreverent Comic Illustrations
Ian Stevenson Combines Comedy and Childishness in his Drawings
Gaga Panty Portraits
‘The Under Girl' Illustrations are a Quirky Take on Women's
Profane Gangster Greetings
Melissa Rachel Black Makes Cards That Says What's Really on Your Mind
Slug-Like Structures
Hus Ett by Torsten Ottesjo Snuggles its Surroundings
Fairytale Figurines
These Shary Boyle Sculptures Re-Create Fantasies as Surreal Statues
Organically Shredded Vehicles
Sangmin Lee's Citroen Metronest is Inspired by a Bird's Nest
Badass Biker Triplets
The 'Baby Love' V Magazine V72 Editorial is Supremely Stylish
Animated Film Architecture
Carl and Ellie's Dream House is a Real-Life Replica of the UP! House
Floating Sleep Stations
Rest on the Barnwood Hanging Bed and Sway Gently
Beastly Eco Sculptures
Sayaka Kajita Ganz Uses Found Objects to Create Her Animal Models
Theatrical Action Illustrations
The Loic Zimmerman Portfolio is Chock Full of Vigor
Multifaceted Magenta Structures
The Parramatta Art Center is a Massive Pink Diamond
Grassy Green Abodes
The ONG&ONG 72 Sentosa Cove House is Eco-Friendly
Boisterous Bootylicious Shoots
The Vice Terry Richardson 'Tons of Fun' Editorial Redefines Beauty
Alarmingly Apocalyptic Artwork
Omero Levya Creates Dark Dreamlike Art
Lip-Locked Portraits
Natalie Irish Puckers Up for These Painted Beauties
Conch Shell Architecture
3rd Place Long Island Cinema Incorporates Snail-Like Circulation
Angular Architectural Abodes
The 'Klein Bottle House' by McBride Charles Ryan Plays With Lines
Grassy Greenhouse Architecture
The Thomas Phifer and Partners Fishers Island House is Chic
Dainty Desolate Photography
Missy Prince Captures Beauty and Romanticism in Unlikely Places
Stunning Aqua Adornments
Nan Fusco Jewelry Favours Vibrant Turquoise Touches
Stunning Stitchwork Jewelry
Gamma Folk Sells Nifty Needlepoint Necklaces
Vivid International Illustrations
Artist Andrew Hem Creates Graffiti Influenced Paintings
Woven Wired Adornments
Sari Glassman's 'Pupa' Jewelry Uses Metallic Coverings
Inflatable Jurassic Sculptures
Mark Verge Breathes Life into His Balloons
Politically Infused Illustrations
The Artowrk of 'Xesko' Touches Upon Strong Beliefs
Bewitched Mouthwatering Candies
The Fever Fudge Recipe Will Get You Hot and Cold for Harry Potter
Stunning Corrugated Sculptures
Vally Nomidou Makes Perfect Paper People
Raw Jewelry Designs
The Melbourne Metal Collective is an Artist-Run Retail Concept
Whimsical Wizardry Treats
The Nosebleed Nougat Inspired by Harry Potter is Mouthwatering
Porous Coral Sculptures
NonLin/Lin Pavilion Experiments with the Illusion of Space
Effervescent Duo Illustrations
Joshua Pekter Illustrates Colorful Graffiti Influenced Pieces
Bone-Carved Pendants
Bone Art Place Creates Intricate Osseous Jewelry Designs
Habitable Art Galleries
The Jones Studio Logan Residence Fuses Living with Design
Diegesis Theater Architecture
2nd Place Long Island Cinema Affords an Entertaining Experience
One-for-One Tees
Out of Print Marries Lost Literary Covers with Book Donations
Painted Neon Waterfalls
Yago Hortal's Painted Artwork Flows Like Water
Pulsing Organ Pendants
Kiva Ford Creates Gorgeous Glass Organ Ornaments
Giant Iconic Statues
Seward Johnson Unviels 26-Foot Sculpture of Marilyn Monroe
Human Biology Buildings
The Bonescraper has a Structure Inspired by the Skeleton
Label-Obsessed Infographics
The 'Why People Follow Brands' Chart Explains Marked Fixations
Galloping Beach Galleries
The Ana Dias Summer Valentine Photo Series is Full of Young Love
Faceless Feature Art
Oscar Delmar Creates Two-Dimensional Portrait Paintings
Grayscale Hip-Hop Portraiture
Strassenkoeter Pays Homage to Iconic MCs with Incredible Artworks
Sci-Fi Warrior Toys
Star Wars Bearbrick Figures Reinterpret Both Sides of the Force
Horrific Art Deco
Szoki Shows Favourite Horror Characters in a Whole New Way
Executioner Artwork
Nathaniel Rogers Presents the Morbid Side of Humanity
Colossal Cardboard Giants
Pablo Curutchet Creates a Huge Corrugated Creature in Cordoba
Embyronic Conception Art
The Amiable Humanist Creates Stunning Scientific Sketches
Crafty Cushions
Etsy Store 'Wdkimmy' Recreates Popular Characters in Pillow Form
Blissfully Brushed Paintings
The Aaron Smith Artwork Collection is Impressionistic
Prodigious Dinosaur Sculptures
This 20-Foot Triceratops Makes Prehistory Present
Typographic Architecture Artwork
Frank Magnotta Will Dazzle Your Eyes With Text Towers
Hipster Cam Keyholders
These Lomography Keychains Display Your Photography Brand Loyalty
Pouting Pastel Portraits
Laurie Masters' Oil Paintings Feature Famous Faces
Scrappy Social Media Enhancements
The 'Twitter Job Hustle' Changes Follower Profiles to "Hire Us"