# Sci-Fi Foliage Christoph Niemann Identifies New Types of Trees By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-11-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cristoph-niemann References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/8217/cristoph-niemann-bio-diversity.html) & [niemann.blogs.nytimes](http://niemann.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/bio-diversity/#comments) Christoph Niemann has created some nifty [nature-inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection) by using a pair of scissors, some leaves and a thesaurus. And I have to admit, in my line of work, it is impossible not to appreciate a clever play on words coupled with [unusual leaf designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). Found on his blog called Abstract City, the collection is titled ‘Bio-Diversity’ and shows the way the German innovator plays God by creating some [new botanical species](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life). Check out more on Christoph Niemann at the links below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bio-diversity Designs:** Create new botanical species through unique leaf designs. - **Nature-inspired Innovation:** Use nature as a source for creating new and unique designs in various industries. - **Sustainability Through Creativity:** Encourage sustainable practices through innovative and creative design concepts inspired by nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Textiles:** Create unique patterns and fabrics inspired by the Bio-Diversity designs. - **Interior Design:** Innovate home decor and furniture using nature-inspired design concepts and materials. - **Botanical Industry:** Utilize Bio-Diversity designs to inspire the creation of new, unique plant species. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Lifestyle Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Ceiba Tree-Inspired Spiked Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceiba-series.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md)