# Illusory Hand Canvases The Handvas is a Clever Way to Show off Art By Nadia Ahmad | Published 2013-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-hands-holding-poster References: [handvas](http://www.handvas.com) Handvas was developed for those who want to display their [prints and posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkposter-duna) in a more engaging and creative way. Sydney based founder and advertising creative Nadia Ahmad says, “The inspiration behind Handvas came from the way designers showcased their work by holding it up in front of them." The innovative approach to [framing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-it) is playful but also aesthetically pleasing, giving art fans a great and more personable option for showing off prized pieces. Handvas is [3D printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) using a high-quality printer and comes in a polished finish. It’s available in two sizes in white with more products to be launched within the year. Handvas is great for any space like your home, office, gallery, restaurant or store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Display Options:** Handvas offers a creative and engaging way to display prints and posters, presenting opportunities for alternative display solutions. - **3D Printing in Home Decor:** Handvas is 3D printed using a high-quality printer, suggesting opportunities for 3D printing in various home decor items and furnishings. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Handvas presents a more personable option for displaying art prints and posters and indicates opportunities for personalized home decor solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Home Decor:** Handvas is a creative solution for displaying art prints and posters, presenting opportunities for innovation in the art and home decor industries. - **Office Decor:** Handvas's unique and polished design make it a great fit for office spaces, suggesting opportunities for innovation in office decor solutions. - **Print and Poster Manufacturing:** Handvas's innovative approach to framing prints and posters presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the print and poster manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [L-Shaped Pet Scratching Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catvas.md) - [Artistic Home Display Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framed-mono-x7-series.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Premium Framed Artwork Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hisense-canvastv.md) - [Collectible Sports Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufc-collectibles.md) - [Elegant Ivory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivory-vase.md)