# Anatomical Crafting Multimedia Biology Uses Felted Wool Over Diagrams By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomical-crafting-multi-media-biology-from-dan-beckmeyer References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Systems/165717) These pieces are amongst the best [multimedia art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation) I have ever seen - anatomical and awesome. *Systems* is the name artist Dan Beckemeyer has given to this collection which shows [felted wool and thread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) on top of hand drawn anatomical diagrams with brilliant effect. Unquestionably, this is one of the best [anatomical representations of the human body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voka-anatomy-pro) out there at the moment. **Implications** - Today's media-savvy youth learns in a different way than the youth demographic of the past. Today's student cannot simply sit and listen, they need to experience learning with sensory enhancements and true interactivity. Thus, innovations like Multimedia Biology are being developed to help students retain information in a way that suits them best. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multimedia Biology:** Incorporating sensory enhancements and interactivity into biology education. - **Felted Wool Art:** Using felted wool and thread to create visually stunning anatomical representations. - **Anatomical Education:** Exploring new ways to teach human anatomy to engage and inform students. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Developing interactive educational tools and platforms for effective learning. - **Art:** Adopting new materials and techniques to create unique and visually impactful artwork. - **Textile and Fiber:** Incorporating felted wool and thread into various industries for creative applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Colorfully Designed Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic.md) - [Interactive Biology Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biopal.md)