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Skeletal Fixation

Bone-inspired designs entice the morbid-minded

Implications - Many people are intrigued with the concept of death, but blatant displays of morbid-mindedness often call into question a person's state of mind.
The skeleton motif, however, is something that has drifted in and out of fashion over the years and continues to offer a way for many consumers to indulge in their macabre interests while maintaining an image of normalcy.
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Chic - Consumers are embracing morbid and skeletal designs as a way to indulge their fascination with death.
2. Anatomy-inspired Design - Designers are using anatomy and skeletal motifs to create unique, attention-grabbing products.
3. Transparency in Products - Transparency in design and products, such as the Ghost Pontiac, is becoming more popular due to a desire for an authentic, unfiltered experience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Jewelry - The fashion and jewelry industries can take inspiration from the use of skeletal designs in fashion accessories and incorporate a morbid chic aesthetic in their products.
2. Art and Design - Artists and designers can draw from the popularity of anatomy-inspired designs, incorporating skeletal motifs in their work to create unique, eye-catching pieces.
3. Automotive - The use of transparent materials in automotive design, such as the Ghost Pontiac, provides an opportunity for unique, attention-grabbing vehicle designs.
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Megatrends
6 Featured, 53 Examples:
1,047,570 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Mar 11 — Mar 12
Trending:
Warm

Featured Examples

Skulltastic Pop Cultural Figures
Skulltastic Pop Cultural Figures
Motohiro Nezu Illustrates Grim-Looking Icons
One of the best art series I’ve had the pleasure of coming across is that of Motohiro Nezu’s, featuring celebrities in skeletal form. The talented artist has taken several iconic figures and given them… MORE
Bone-Carved Pendants
Bone-Carved Pendants
Bone Art Place Creates Intricate Osseous Jewelry Designs
If you have been looking for something a little bit more interesting and daring in the jewelry and accessory department this year, I suggest you take a good look at what Bone Art Place has to offer. Just… MORE
Skulltastic Playing Cards
Skulltastic Playing Cards
Mattia Castiglioni's Barebones Cards Badassifies Your Deck
Though it's known that playing cards come in all different shapes and varieties, these Barebones cards by Mattia Castiglioni definitely stand out from the crowd. Not only are the cards adorned with badass… MORE
Spiky Skeletal Leggings
Spiky Skeletal Leggings
TwistedLamb & Skingraft Wrap Your Legs in Spiny Bones
TwistedLamb and Skingraft have teamed up to create these fantastically edgy skeletal print leggings. Rows of white spiky bones from creatures unknown entwine down the entire length of the skin-tight black… MORE
Vintage Skeletal Vehicles
Vintage Skeletal Vehicles
The '39 Ghost Pontiac Displays the Bare Bones of Mechanics
The Ghost Pontiac is far more than a regular vintage vehicle. With the frame made entirely out of Plexiglass instead of regular sheet metal, this car bares all to viewers. For anyone wondering what the… MORE
Silver Bones Jewelry
Silver Bones Jewelry
The Joyeria Osea Collection is One-of-a-Kind
The jewelry from the Joyeria Osea collection are the perfect way to stand out in the room, with anatomy-inspired silver rings and necklaces to enhance any outfit. The jewelry collection is composed of… MORE

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