# 8 Unorthodox Guitar Designs By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizzare-guitar-art-8-unique-designs References: [smartdeez](http://www.smartdeez.com/2008/08/10-amazing-guitar-design-part-1/) This collection of 8 [unusual and amazing guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci) show some incredibly [innovative design concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars), and some equally impressive artwork. Ranging from bizarre to beautiful, the collection includes everything from a human skeleton to a butterfly. I'm not sure if these guitars would produce the same sound quality as mainstream guitars, but they would certainly provide an effective distraction if your playing skills weren't up to scratch. **Implications** - Consumers are eager to express themselves as individuals instead of blending into the crowd. They demand products that will help them accomplish this through [unique designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar) or abilities. Companies who are attempting to cater to a particular demographic can create products that help these consumers with their self-expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unorthodox Guitar Designs:** Innovators can explore alternative materials, shapes, and functionalities to create guitars that offer unique experiences for musicians. - **Expressive Individuality:** Businesses can tap into the consumer desire for self-expression by offering products with unconventional designs and features. - **Artistic Instrument Customization:** There is an opportunity for businesses to cater to musicians' desire for personalized instruments by offering artistic customization options for guitars. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Manufacturing:** Companies in the music manufacturing industry can innovate and create unconventional guitar designs to cater to musicians' individualistic preferences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can collaborate with musicians to create visually stunning and unique guitar designs that serve as both musical instruments and works of art. - **Music Retail:** Guitar retailers can provide customization services that allow musicians to personalize their instruments with unorthodox designs, enabling self-expression and differentiation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Fashion-Forward Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs.md) - [Highly Collectible Vintage Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-collectible-vintage-guitars.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Rare Vintage Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-certified-vintage-program.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Novel Acoustic Guitar Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-guitar-models.md)