# Flying Insect Art Charlie MacCarthy Captures the Flight Patterns of Bugs By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-maccarthy-insect-flight-pattern References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/07/30/insect-flight-pattern/#more-8122) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/cmccarthy) Charlie McCarthy has created the most unusual forms of art. The Michigan-based filmmaker captured the flight patterns of insects that were simply flying around a street lamp. It is amazing to see the way bugs travel, especially in this artistic way. After shooting 156 photographs, Charlie McCarthy put together a short clip of all the shots. Check out the gallery, or the video above for the full effect of tracking the flight patterns of insects. **Implications** - Ever since the recent economic downturn, consumers are constantly on the lookout for ways to innovate the items already in their possessions to serve other purposes. Businesses that can transform a seemingly dull or useless object into something beautiful and inspiring will likely benefit in large ways by appealing to today's budget-conscious consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Insect-inspired Art:** Insect flight patterns being used to inspire art, creating new ways for artists to create and innovate. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Nature-influenced designs based on insect behaviors and patterns, opening up new possibilities for product design and architecture. - **Insect Conservation:** Increasing appreciation for insects and their behaviors inspire conservation efforts and scientific study. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Insect flight patterns being used by artists and designers to create new pieces and inspire innovation in the industry. - **Architecture and Engineering:** Nature-influenced designs based on insect behaviors and patterns are being used in architecture and engineering. - **Conservation and Science:** The increase in attention towards insect behaviors and flight patterns is inspiring scientific study and conservation efforts to protect and preserve these species. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Fly-Attracting Seltzer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hard-seltzer-ad.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Hummingbird Camera Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hum-bloom.md)