Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Macabre
Animalism
Critters in design are taken from cutesy to dark for added sophistication.
5.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Macabre Animalism trend?
Macabre Animalism: The use of animals in design used to signify a cutesy, meme-friendly tone. In today's society, where consumers are more concerned with individualism than pleasantries, this has shifted toward a darker tone. The use of animalism in a more macabre context questions the concept of humanity, providing what consumers crave: more meaningful experiences.
Trend themes
Themes within the Macabre Animalism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Macabre Animalism
The trend of using animals in a more macabre context questions the concept of humanity, providing more meaningful experiences to consumers.
02
Human-Animal Hybrids
The trend of exploring the relationship between humans and nature through human-animal hybrids provides a space for artists and designers to showcase the stresses of our cohabitation, leading to potentially new forms of sustainable product design.
03
Animal Hybrid Ads
The trend of showing strange animal combinations in advertising, as exemplified by Smokaccino, provides restaurants and marketing teams an opportunity to showcase new menu items in an exciting and visually engaging way.
Industry implications
What the Macabre Animalism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Art and Design
These trends can inspire artists and designers to use animal references in new and innovative ways, pushing the boundaries of aesthetic conventions.
For
Robotics and Technology
The trend of using animal references in robotics and technology, such as the DALER drone inspired by vampire bats, shows potential for new forms of disaster relief and remote exploration.
For
Marketing and Advertising
The trend of using animal hybrids in ads, like Smokaccino's, can inspire more creative, unusual and memorable campaigns for businesses in the restaurant industry and beyond.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Macabre Animalism
Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 80%, freshness 8%.
Popularity72%
Activity80%
Freshness8%
Audience
30%Men
70%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Macabre Animalism trend
9 featured examples from Jul 21, 2014 to Feb 13, 2015CategoryFashion
Mystical Emotive Portraits
Viktorija Raggana Captures the Magic Power of Vilnius, Lithuania
Opportunity for fine art photographers to incorporate symbolic and surreal elements to add depth and emotion to their portrait photography.
CategoryMarketing
Animal Hybrid Ads
Smokaccino's Ads Combine Land and Sea Critters to Make Weird Animal Hybrids
The restaurant industry can explore the opportunity of creating unique menu offerings by combining different animal species, as shown by Smokaccino's animal hybrid ads.
CategoryLifestyle
Watercolor Cat Paintings
Artist Endre Penovac Creates Ghostly Images of Furry Felines
Opportunity for artists and designers to explore and experiment with watercolor techniques to create unique and captivating cat paintings.
CategoryTech
Robotic Spider Dresses (UPDATE)
Anouk Wipprecht Designs an Outfit that Protects Its Wearer
The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating robotics and wearable technology to create innovative and interactive clothing items.
CategoryArt & Design
Fantastical Macabre Sculptures
Artist Roxanne Jackson Creates a Grisly World of Surreal Art
The art industry could benefit greatly from supporting artists that create unique and thought-provoking works that challenge traditional norms and expectations, potentially leadin…
CategoryTech
Vampire Bat Drones
The DALER Prototype Drone Can Scope Out Inaccessible Areas
The vampire bat drone technology can revolutionize the field of disaster relief by providing enhanced search and rescue capabilities in inaccessible locations.
CategoryArt & Design
Sea Creature Tables
Artist Kirk McGuire Creates Sculptural Furniture
Furniture designers can explore new artistic approaches by incorporating realistic animal sculptures into their creations, offering unique and captivating pieces.
CategoryArt & Design
Human-Animal Hybrids
Artist Crystal Morey Creates Gorgeously Meditative Sculptures
An opportunity for artists to create unique pieces inspired by Morey's human-animal hybrid concept.
CategoryTech
Monstrous Snake Robots
The Snake Monster Robot Can Be Configured For Different Purposes
The Snake Monster robot's modular system architecture and multi-jointed legs open up innovative opportunities for robotics applications in industries such as manufacturing, agricu…
