# Dynamic Fridge Doodles Charlie Layton Draws Phenomenal Art on the Fridge By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-on-the-fridge References: [froot.nl](http://www.froot.nl/posttype/froot/deze-koelkasttekeningen-zijn-geniaal/) & [thechive](http://thechive.com/2014/05/06/brilliant-refrigerator-dry-erase-drawings-by-charlie-layton-40-hq-photos/) Putting art on the fridge usually involves magnets, but not if you're Charlie Layton, a [graphic design artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) based in Philadelphia. Layton noticed that the white surface of the fridge was near identical to a dry erase board and began drawing art on the fridge and freezer doors. Considering that his place is a rental, this is a brilliant way to ensure that there's always some [fresh and inspiring art at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface). As a canvas, the fridge-like gallery space is host to fun drawings that mimic X-ray machines and make it look like there are menacing creatures are crawling in or out of it. After putting a couple of the wild drawings up on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-verified), they were a hit and now, he routinely shares them as part of a weekly ritual named 'Freezer Fridays.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Appliance Art:** The rise of dynamic fridge doodles represents an opportunity for appliance makers to incorporate interactive surfaces into their designs. - **Rental-friendly Decor:** Dynamic fridge doodles exemplify a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create rental-friendly decorative solutions. - **Social Media Art Sharing:** The popularity of freezer Fridays indicates a trend for sharing art on social media platforms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** Home appliance manufacturers have an opportunity to incorporate interactive surfaces into their products. - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry could create rental-friendly decorative solutions like dynamic fridge doodles. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can capitalize on the trend of sharing unique and creative artwork to increase engagement and user-generated content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Photo Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-mybespoke.md) - [Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynzi-judish-fridgescaping.md) - [Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-guide.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-practices.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md)