# Apple-Inspired Artwork Artist Ken Carbone Creates a Different Apple-Based Design Each Day By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebased-design References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049306/can-an-apple-a-day-make-you-a-better-designer) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/kencarbone/) Ken Carbone recently began a project that requires him to create a different apple-based design each day. For many artists, it can be difficult to maintain the same level of creativity and artistic skill over time. Carbone keeps his creativity flowing by challenging himself to redesign the humble apple each day. The series is called 'An [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami) a Day' and the rule is that no two apples can be designed in a similar way. In order to create each apple-based design, Carbone relies on a number of different mediums, including watercolors, pastels and clay. To date, Carbone has created over 180 different apple designs. The longer the project progresses, the more he is challenged to come up with unique and innovative pieces. The unusual project demonstrates that even everyday objects such as an apple can be elevated through art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Everyday Object Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can experiment with transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art. - **Daily Design Challenge:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can push their creativity by setting a daily challenge to create unique designs. - **Medium Mashup:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can explore the possibilities of combining different mediums to create innovative artworks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Artists can explore new techniques and mediums to create innovative and unique artworks. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designers can incorporate everyday objects into home decor, transforming them into art pieces. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies can collaborate with artists to create unique designs for food and beverage packaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Craft Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Patent-Inspired Tech Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds.md) - [Creativity-Supporting Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-app.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Computer-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md)