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Top 50 Art and Design Trends in May 2011
From Rallying Sci-Fi Illustrations to Superhero Bicycle A:
Trend Hunter Robot — May 30, 2011 — Art & Design
For the month of May 2011, these are the Top 50 art and design trends, which include Rallying Sci-Fi Illustrations, Darth Vader Cruisers and Surreal Facial Shoots. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2726 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (329 trends), Amelia Roblin (206), Michael Hines (189), Carly Foy (187), Emily Evans (186), Jamie Danielle Munro (168), Jason Soy (162), Olivia Gissing (161), Jaime neely (154), and Peter Vallas (149).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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Popular Movie Pictograms
Graphic designer Viktor Hertz Uses Pictograms to Recreate Movie Posters
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Switched Personality Brandings
The Brand Reversioning Series Swaps Iconic Emblems and Names
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Sci-Fi Gangsters
Harshness Artist Nicholas Hyde Reinvents Star Wars' Most Original Mobsters
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Surreal Facial Shoots
Giuseppe Mastromatteo Captures Creepy Yet Arresting Minimalist Images
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Sun-Soaked Snapshots
Gabriela Camerotti's Photography is Swathed in Sunlight
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Natural Wooden Studios
The Architects Eat 'Linear House' is Australian Awesomeness
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Poignant Bro Memes
Brotip is a Hilarious and Accurate Collection of Advice
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Rallying Sci-Fi Illustrations
Various Artists Create Star Wars Propaganda Posters
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Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Instructables Shows You How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter
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Fascinating Fantastical Photography
Rosie Hardy's Photography is Surreal and Stunning
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Darth Vader Cruisers
The Empire Strikes Bike Presents Sci-Fi Transportation
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Streaky Superhero Paintings
JKB Fletcher Illustrates Lifelike Females
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Fallen Star Photography
Max Moden Photography Captures Once-Troubled Stars
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Intergalactic Remixed Logos
These Stellar Star Wars Brands Let You Know Where to Shop in Space
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Raver Photography
Perchance to Dream by Rachel Doyle Captures Surreal Photo Effects
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Abstract Neon Portraits
Alvaro Tapia Hidalgo Illustrates Prominent Features
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Idyllic Canadian Abodes
Stone and Wood Residence Brings Modern Architecture Home
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Creepy 3D Printed Sculptures
Artist Theo Jansen Constructs Cool Printed 'Strandbeests'
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Freaky Faceless Sculptures
These Choi Xooang Creations Are Downright Disturbing
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Combined Character Illustrations
Nate Boyd Illustrates a Mashup of Disney and Star Wars
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Tropicultural Getaways
The Sig Bergamin Brazilian Beach House is a Cozy Piece of Paradise
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Hallucinogenic Art Installations
The Space, Light, Sound and Drugs Exhibit Brings Drug Awareness
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Electrifying Light Suits
Visual Drugstore's Latest Projects Seem Inspired by 'TRON: Legacy'
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High Fashion Paintings
Robert Greene Paintings are Featured at Chanel Boutiques in Soho and LA
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Crafty Childlike Art
Brazillian Artist Herbert Loureiro Creates Youthful Art
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Delicious Everyday Dioramas
Christopher Boffoli Creates Real-Life Scenes with Food and Figurines
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Skyline-Skimming Shots
Tom Ryaboi's Roof Topper Photography is Ideal for Adrenaline Junkies
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Tantalizing Textured Portraits
Ludovic Taillandier Shoots Sensual Photos
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Foxy Fashion Illustrations
Judith van den Hoek's Drawings Embody Mystery and Sensuality
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Monstrous Pop Icon Illustrations
Artist Dune Illustrates His Viewpoints in Clever Graphics
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Ironic Social Media Graphics
The Facebook Icon Series Mocks the Like Button
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Contemporary Cubic Structures
The Good Residence by Crone Partners is Geometrically Gorgeous
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Surreal Nature Sculptures
Myeombeom Kim Creates Poetic Works That Bridge Two Worlds
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Disney-Inspired Eye Artwork
Katie Alves Creates Stunning Disney Depictions Using Eye Shadow
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Zombified Muppets
These Zombie Sesame Street Paintings Will Make Your Kids Run for Cover
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Dripping 3-D Graffiti
Splahes and Stains by Peeta is an Ultra-Modern Approach to Street Art
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Silly Minimalist Illustrations
Geoff McFetridge's The Westest Show is Simple and Observant
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Tri-Folding Laptops
The Feno Folding Notebook is Thin and Flexible
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Mechanical Monster Illustrations
The Steampunk Characters Series is a Badass Take Pop Culture
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Artful Anti-Smoking Photography
'Smoking Death' by Aki Quang Makes Smoking Unglamorous
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Rain-Catching Eco Buildings
The 'Footprint at the Bridge' is a Role Model for Green Architecture
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Stacked Paper Carvings
Noriko Ambe's Carvings are Delicately Beautiful
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Superhero Bicycle Art
Mike Joos Creates Customized Bikes for Our Favorite Cartoon Characters
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Serene Surf Photography
Jalder Lozano Captures the Connection Between Surfers and the Ocean
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Wildlife-Welcoming Rural Homes
Australia's Hinterland House is Designed to Let Animals Roam Free
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Revolutionary Animal Portraits
Panda Revolution Makes Propoganda Posters Cute and Cuddly
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Conquistador Accessories
Nicole Akong Creates Jewelry Lines Inspired by Tribal Conquerors
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Psychedelic Art Playgrounds
Jessica Stockholder Turns Madison Square Park Into a Child's Fantasy
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Funny Reimagined Comic Covers
Artist Kerry Callen Puts His Spin On Iconic Comic Book Covers
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Hippie Utopia Photography
Benoit Paille's Rainbow Gathering Series is a Breath of Fresh Air
Saucy Seedy Shoots
Lene Kronow Photographs Campy Shots of Feminine Models
Racy Rustic Photography
Carlos Nunez's Bathed in Blood of Fleeting Fox Series is Romantic
Surreal Facial Shoots
Giuseppe Mastromatteo Captures Creepy Yet Arresting Minimalist Images
Simplistic Dreamlike Imagery
Contemporary Art Photographer Sam Milbrath Captures Everyday Beauty
Personality Disorder Photography
The Daniel Regan typeB Series Explores Mental Health Issues
Rallying Sci-Fi Illustrations
Various Artists Create Star Wars Propaganda Posters
Unsettling Surreal Photography
Toilet Paper by Pierpaolo Ferrari has a Perturbing Appeal
Darth Vader Cruisers
The Empire Strikes Bike Presents Sci-Fi Transportation
100 Tribal Fashion Looks
From Ultra Vibrant Bikinis to Urban Native American Styles
Outdoor Reveling Photography
Neil Stewart Captures Candid and Adventurous Images
Intergalactic Remixed Logos
These Stellar Star Wars Brands Let You Know Where to Shop in Space
Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Epic Leather Creates Star Wars-Inspired Riding Masks
Trippy Fairy-Tale Restaurants
Alice of Magic World in Tokyo is for Discerning Disney-Loving Diners
Faded Beauty Photography
Shane Woodward Makes Soft-Focus Photos Look Sharp
Abstract Neon Portraits
Alvaro Tapia Hidalgo Illustrates Prominent Features
Radiant Rawtography
Laura Zalenga's Photography Captures Nature and Natural Emotion
Combined Character Illustrations
Nate Boyd Illustrates a Mashup of Disney and Star Wars
Raw Licentious Photography
'The Things She Does To Please' Series is Raw, Minimal and Sensual
Wildly Whimsical Photography
The Nika Toroptsova Fables Series is Fantastically Fictional
Soft Blossoming Photography
The Lina Tesch Cherrytree Photo Series is Romantically Fresh
20 Super SLRs
From Twistable Cameras to Sleek Silver DSLRs
Hollow Treehouse Dwellings
Nest by UID Architects is Open to the Forest Beneath It
Surreal Candid Photography
Asger Clarsen's Documentary-Style Images Are Deceivingly Realistic
Digital Eye Makeup
Lulin Ding Digitized Eye Shadow Project Merges Beauty and Tech
Origami Coastal Architecture
Scapehouse by Andrew Simpson Unfolds into the Landscape
Monstrous Pop Icon Illustrations
Artist Dune Illustrates His Viewpoints in Clever Graphics
Ironic Social Media Graphics
The Facebook Icon Series Mocks the Like Button
Superhero-Saturated Portraits
JKB Fletcher's 'Hero Face' Series Reinvents Old Images with Paint
Skinny-Dipping Editorials
Daria Werbowy Heads to the Canary Islands for Elle Spain May 2011
Scary Surf Shots
Photographer Lee Kelly's Dramatic Surfing Photos Showcase Danger
Geometric Stone Facades
The Vall de Laguar House Packs a Contemporary Feel in a Small Package
Fairytale Wedding Dresses
The Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Collection is for Grown-Up Princesses
Sultry Hipster Sketches
Becca O'Shea Seduces With Her Sensually Hip Illustrations
Mocking Company Mascots
The Fake Vintage Japanese Ad Characters Poke Fun at Brands
Pastel Pink Photography
The Goods Magazine April 2011 'Spring Melody' Editorial is Pretty & Pink
Hair-Raising Photography
Yannis Kyriazos' Proposition Incomplete Series is Sensually Exotic
Delectable Dish Photography
Bob Noto Shoots His Food in a New Way
Enrapturing Forest Residences
Flowing Lake by David Vandervort Frames Modern Perspectives
Hip Hop-Style Photography
Armen Djerrahian Captures a Badass Lifestyle
Revealing Supermodel Covers
Kate Moss Poses Nude for May 2011 Brazilian Vogue Issue
Superhero Bicycle Art
Mike Joos Creates Customized Bikes for Our Favorite Cartoon Characters
Haunting Silhouette Photography
Simon Obarzanek's 'Untitled Movement' Series Hides Faces
Crag-Encased Residences
House on the Mountainside is a Stark Contrast to Its Natural Surroundings
Refined Redhead Photography
The Andrey & Lili Arrival Series is a High Fashion Shoot
Wildlife-Welcoming Rural Homes
Australia's Hinterland House is Designed to Let Animals Roam Free
Poetic Portraits
These Text Masterpieces by Anatol Knotek Speak for Themselves
Undulating Cliffside Cabins
Mountain House by VDMMA is an Architectural Response to Topography
Muppet Heroes
These Evan Cheng Cartoons Combine Sesame Street Characters & Superheroes
Cool Cali Surftography
The Hundreds Summer 2011 Collection Provides Style & Comfort for
Freckle-Focused Photography
Benoit Paille Captures Several Spot-Colored Faces
Tron-Inspired Photography
'Tronized Beauty' by Photographer Ludovic Taillandier Looks Magical
Stunning Dreamlike Photography
17-Year-Old Photographer Hannah Nagle Shows Her Amazing Abilities
Romantic Ranch Photography
ELLE Russia's Wild at Heart Editorial Features Cowgirl Fashion
Kitschy Salvaged Statuettes
Robert Bradford's Recycled Toy Sculptures are Made of Old Plastic
Psychedelic Art Playgrounds
Jessica Stockholder Turns Madison Square Park Into a Child's Fantasy
Happening Hill Photography
'Same Hill Different Day' Spotlights a Lone Chicago Hill
Summer Hang-Out Photography
The Elle France 2011 Hi Miami High Editorial is Gorgeously Fashionable
Funny Reimagined Comic Covers
Artist Kerry Callen Puts His Spin On Iconic Comic Book Covers
Skeletal Subculture Illustrations
The Christian Montenegro Muertitos Series is Deadly Accurate
Emotional Celeb Caricatures
Dav Andrew's Celebrity Portraits Show Distorted Beauty and Emotion
Crashing Price Campaigns
These Ford Ka Ads Confirm the Transient Cost of the Car
Geometric Residences
Toronto Design Firm LineBox Studio Creates the Contemporary Fold House
Fun Battery Packs
Spencer Bigum Integrates Pop Culture Characters into Duracell Battery Packs
Extreme Camera Backpacks
The Lowepro Dryzone 200 Will Keep Your Camera Dry No Matter What
Watercolored Wormlike Walkways
Wormy Tent Walkways by Family and PlayLab Use Space Cleverly
Broken Beast Campaigns
These RSPCA Victoria Ads Reveal the Symbolic State of Rescued Animals
Socialist Monument Photography
Jan Kempenaers Captures WWI Structures for His Spomenik Book
Performance Space Homes
The Noh House Integrates Performance Space With Living Areas
Puny Peach Pit Sculptures
These Seedy Peach Pit Sculptures Will Amaze You to Your Core
Celeb Etch-a-Sketches
These George Vlosich Artworks Dramatically Interpret Pop Culture
Vibrant Alien Portraits
Michelle Webb Uses Paint and Bald Caps in Her Makeup Masterpieces
Refined Reflecting Ranches
The Glass Farmhouse Enjoys Its Picturesque Setting to the Fullest
Underwater Operas
Aquaria Palaoa is a Deep-Sea Singing Sensation
Blockbustered Social Networking
These DIRECTTV Social Media Ads Appeal to the Tech-Savvy
Stunning Skateography
Thrasher Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Publication with Photo Exhibit
Augmented Asian Photography
Carlos de la Rua's Brushstrokes of China Series of Manipulated Images
Retro Rock Star Photography
Dominique Tarle Captures Candid Shots of the Rolling Stones
Chromed-Out Headphones
The ColorWare Beats Chrome Headset Blends Great Sound and Sleek Styling
Naturalistic Concrete Castles
The Andrea Kleboth House in Mattsee is an Isolated Abode
Drawn Photo Booth Campaigns
Pictionary Sets Up a Picture Station to Show the Game's Attributes
Criminal Revealing Campaigns
The Toronto Crime Stoppers 2011 Ads Expose Wrongdoers
Crazy Confectionery Illustrations
Georges le Mercenaire's Series Shows the Evil in Candy
Eerily Fantastical Prints
The Corey Helford Gallery's Awe-Inspiring Flight and Fable Series
Communist-Inspired Etiquette Art
The Office Propaganda Series is a Spin on Company Policies
Sci-Fi Face Masks
EpicLeather Creates One Badass Stormtrooper Leather Motorcycle Mask
Gobbling Cookie Mugs
This Muppet-Inspired Cookie Monster Cup Stores Both Snacks and Drinks
Tormented Cartoon Campaigns
La Fabbrica di Nichi Ads Promote an Improved Urban Environment
Photographer-Capturing Shots
Suntag Noh Takes Pictures of Others Taking Pictures
Iconic Movie Ads
The Leo Burnett for DIRECTV Ads are a Reinvention of Classic Films
Impossible Maze Art
Ray Sohn Creates Mixed-Up Linear Masterpieces
Cheerful Motel Photography
Benoit Paillé Cheap Motel Series Showcases Motels as Art
Nonsensical Structure Photography
Robert Overweg's Flying and Floating Series is Super Surreal
Surfer Boy Editorials
Moritz Mitterbauer Shows Beach Bum Fashion in Style Up Your Life
Movie-Inspired Memory Stick Ads
Mimoco Enlists Star Wars' Help to Sell Flash Drives
Sci-Fi Morning Brews
Star Wars Darth Vader Dark Side Coffee is for Those Who like a Dark Roast
Tasty Edible Typography
Typefruitography by Garret Steider Combines Design With Food
Melting Art Exhibitions
Nicolas Pol Creates Art Oozing with an Avant-Garde Graffiti Aesthetic
Sci-Fi-Infused Comic Covers
Tintin Comics Kick Ass With a Dan Hipp Science Fiction Makeover
Monkey Business Booze Branding
The Playground Plays Around With Grape Blends To Produce its Wine
Propaganda-Powered Branding
Miller Creative Designs 'Power to the People' for Shirah Wine Company
Motion-Sensitive Mirrors
The Heineken Interactive Mirrors Are a Hit for Any Party
Landmark Skate Photography
The Nike SB Italy Texture Tour Mixes Skating With Tourism
Classical Hockey Portraits
Aleksandr Reut Paints the Washington Capitals in Medieval Victory Mode
Sci-Fi Presentation Peripherals
The Sith Series Laser Pointer Gets Some Star Wars Inspiration
Tilt-Shift Tea Houses
Jun Igarashi's 'Tea House' Looks Almost Too Good to Be True
DIY Comic Book Tales
Moxy Creative Lets You Create Your Own Comic Character
Gamer Museum Installations
The Smithsonian Hosts the Art of Video Games Exhibit