# DIY Tattooed Steel Socially Conscious Art Collective Invites Amateur Designers By TopDog | Published 2009-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-tattooed-steel References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/x-4244-Womens-Style-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Tattooed-Steel-Blending-technology-with-creative-minds) Huntington Beach-based 'Tattooed Steel' has created innovative, original and rare designed [fashion accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). 'Tattooed Steel' encourages designers to become part of its [Artist Collective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweler-collective), where you can submit your own [drawn designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook). Once a drawing is completed, it is branded into the chosen high-grade metal surface, creating stylish arm cuffs, belt buckles, money clips, dog tags or pendants. Imagine your fashion designed accessories, all original, all personally inspired, and all yours. **Implications** - Tattooed Steel not only encourages designers, but also gives back to the community by supporting the Prayer Child Foundation. The Prayer Child Foundation is a non-profit organization that gives financial support to children in need who are suffering from physical and emotional issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Amateur-designed Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion accessories that are personally inspired and unique by tapping into amateur designers. - **DIY Personalization:** Innovative personalization trends for fashion accessories through inviting customers to submit their own designs. - **Socially Conscious Fashion:** Fashion brands can differentiate themselves through supporting non-profit organizations and giving back to the community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Tattooed Steel's innovative approach to creating unique fashion accessories opens the door to competitors to tap into amateur designers and create DIY personalization trends. - **Art and Design:** By building an artist collective, Tattooed Steel provides opportunities for amateur artists to showcase their designs and enhance their portfolio. - **Social Impact:** Fashion brands can differentiate themselves and show their commitment to social impact by supporting non-profit organizations like the Prayer Child Foundation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [AI Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-maker-ai.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-ai-design.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md) - [Custom Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator2.md) - [Custom Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-canvas.md)