# Drained-Out Temporary Tatts The Christoph Niemann Low Battery Tattoo is Cleverly Communicative By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christoph-niemann-temporary-tattoo References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/05/05/low-battery-tattoo-by-christoph-niemann/) & [tattly](http://tattly.com/collections/christoph-niemann) Make a witty statement the next time midday fatigue strikes with the low battery Christoph Niemann temporary tattoo. The New York- and Berlin-based graphic designer's quirky work has been featured on the cover of magazines such as The New Yorker, Newsweek and Wired. The temporary tat features the discerning low battery icon that flashes across laptops when thirsty for a power boost. Although the design is minimalist and straightforward, it would certainly catch the attention of a few passing pedestrians. The nonpermanent stamps can be applied to any bodily surface like the nostalgic tattoos parents would allow during festive occasions. The design could be permanently inked to those looking to make a more lasting impression. If you are feeling exhausted from the draining work week, slap on the Christoph Niemaan temporary tattoo to illustrate the extent of your lethargy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Temporary Tattoos:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and humorous designs for temporary tattoos that can be worn on any occasion. - **Humorous Tech-inspired Designs:** Chance for brands to create clever and humorous designs inspired by technology that resonate with consumers. - **Nonpermanent Body Art:** Potential for entrepreneurs to develop easy-to-remove, nonpermanent body art options that can be personalized. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for companies in the fashion and accessories industry to expand their product lines with playful and trendy temporary tattoos. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to create more humorous designs that can be used for a variety of purposes. - **Art and Design Education:** Potential for art and design courses to incorporate temporary tattoos as a new medium and assignment for design students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Display-Equipped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magink.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Patch-Style Smartphone Power Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pods.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md)