# Modern Art Pumpkins From Louis Vuitton to Graffiti-Inspired Jack-o'-Lanterns By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-pumpkins-from-louis-vuitton-to-graffiti-inspired-jack-o-lanterns References: [animalnewyork](http://animalnewyork.com/news/2008/10/overly-designed-pumpkins-ruini.php) & [duarte](http://www.duarte.com/Halloween/) As Halloween approaches, we continue to be exposed to very [intricately modified pumpkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-pumpkin) and Jack-o’-lanterns. Created by Duarte, these elaborately crafted pumpkins, as far I can understand, are part of a contest Duarte is running on his website. The variety and diversity of these skillfully modified designs is almost mind boggling. The designs include a [Louis Vuitton-inspired pumpkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami), a wedding cake, a red M&M, a graffiti pumpkin, a nerdy couple, a gift-wrap themed pumpkin and a gourd with a syringe stuck into it among other strange things. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Elaborate Pumpkin Designs:** The trend of creating intricately modified pumpkin designs offers opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and personalized Halloween decorations. - **Themed Pumpkin Contests:** The trend of hosting pumpkin design contests provides opportunities for businesses to engage with customers and promote their brand through creative and interactive campaigns. - **Personalized Halloween Decorations:** The trend of customizing pumpkins with specific themes and designs presents opportunities for craft stores and DIY retailers to offer unique and personalized Halloween decor products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the trend of elaborate pumpkin designs by offering specialized tools and resources for artists to create intricate and unique pumpkin carvings. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage themed pumpkin contests as a way to engage with customers and promote brands through interactive and user-generated content. - **Retail:** The retail industry, particularly craft stores and DIY retailers, can tap into the trend of personalized Halloween decorations by offering customizable pumpkin carving kits and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Artist-Designed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Spooky Carved Pineapples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-pineapples.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tous-les-jours-spooky-delights.md) - [Dressed-Up Bourbon Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customized-whiskey.md) - [Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-halloweenthemed-chocolates.md)