Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Physiological
Aesthetic
Designers draw visual inspiration from the human body's genetic makeup.
5.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Physiological Aesthetic trend?
Physiological Aesthetic: Fashion and industrial designers are recreating the look and feel of human organs and skin with new materials that promote sustainability. Drawing inspiration from human anatomy, these design projects create representations that address the importance of using low-impact materials.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Physiological Aesthetic trend
In order for designers and artists to have their work make a lasting impact on viewers and customers, it's important to create visceral connections with them. In activism, people are likely to be drawn to products or experiences that mimic the human condition--and designers that replicate it are able to evoke the most thought and, ultimately, change.
Trend themes
Themes within the Physiological Aesthetic trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Biomimicry Design
Designers and artists are drawing inspiration from the human body's genetic makeup to create sustainable and low-impact materials that evoke visceral connections with viewers and customers.
02
Sustainable Fashion
More designers are creating clothing out of 100% natural or biodegradable materials like mushroom mycelium and natural latex to reduce the impact of fashion on the environment.
03
Biological Engineering
Researchers are exploring the potential for incorporating microorganisms and skin pigments into design projects and industries for human augmentation and ecological preservation.
Industry implications
What the Physiological Aesthetic trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Fashion Industry
By experimenting with new biomimicry and sustainable materials, fashion designers can revolutionize the way clothing is made and purchased.
For
Architecture and Design Industry
Applications of new materials and technologies based on biological engineering have the potential to create innovative and eco-friendly designs.
For
Art and Sculpture Industry
By combining classical sculpting techniques and innovative materials, artists and sculptors can create distinctive and attention-grabbing works that evoke visceral connections with viewers.
Workshop question
How can you adopt more sustainable practices to strengthen your brand's message?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Physiological Aesthetic
Trend score 5.1 out of 10, from popularity 67%, activity 78%, freshness 8%.
Popularity67%
Activity78%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Physiological Aesthetic trend
6 featured examples from Apr 3, 2018 to May 14, 2019CategoryUnique
Vegetation-Based Textile Experiments
Aniela Hoitink Used Mycelium to Create The Neffa Dress
The fashion industry can embrace the use of biodegradable materials and mycelium-based textiles to create more sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options.
CategoryLuxury
Washable Natural Latex Bags
Molly Younger's First Commercial Collection is Raw and Inspiring
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate raw and unconventional materials into fashion collections, pushing the boundaries of traditional design.
CategoryEco
Environment-Responsive Bubble Installations
The Nordic Pavilion Advocates Symbiotic Relationships
New technologies and materials can be implemented to create buildings that can adapt and respond to the changing climate.
CategoryArt & Design
Flesh-Like Furniture Collections
Elissa Lacoste Boasts a Series of Grotesque Designs for the Home
Furniture designers can incorporate sculptural and organic-inspired designs to create unique pieces for the home and other spaces.
CategoryTech
3D-Printed Death Masks
Neri Oxman's Latest Project Boasts Pigment-Producing Microorganisms
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize synthetic microorganisms in biotechnology to develop novel products and solutions.
CategoryEco
Skin Pigment-Based Installations
Neri Oxman Speculates Melanin Use in Architecture and Design
Melanin-based design can disrupt the field of architecture by introducing new sustainable and visually appealing construction materials.
