# Hypnotic Animated GIFs David Szakaly Turns Mundane Shapes into Works of Art By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-gifs References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/03/the-hypnotic-animated-gifs-of-david-szakaly/) & [dvdp.tumblr](http://dvdp.tumblr.com/) These animated GIFs by David Szakaly take average shapes and transform them into [hypnotically colorful structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color4bg). As his Tumblr blog shows, the man has no shortage when it comes to ideas on how to turn shapes into masterpieces. His designs have an extremely [organic quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) to them, as if they were based on living organisms that dropped some drugs and turned technicolor. Some are more colorful than others, with one shape looking like Joseph's dream-coat and others boasting thin lines with more gradual shades. Szakaly sells his animated GIFs online and does other graphic design work for a variety of clients. One thing is for sure: Szakaly lets his imagination run wild when it comes to taking mundane images and transforming them into something extraordinary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hypnotic Animated Gifs:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate mesmerizing animated GIFs into their digital marketing campaigns. - **Colorful Organic Designs:** Potential for artists and designers to explore the use of organic and vibrant shapes in their work. - **Imaginative Graphic Design:** Businesses can hire graphic designers like David Szakaly to create visually captivating designs that stand out. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Digital Marketing:** Digital marketing agencies can leverage hypnotic animated GIFs to enhance brand messaging and engagement. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can embrace colorful organic designs to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Graphic Design Services:** Graphic design agencies have the opportunity to offer imaginative graphic design services to clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Desktop GIF Displayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Mesmerizing Sand Pattern Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md)