# Prismatic Patterned Prints These New Pieces by Ellie Malin are Geometrically Gorgeous By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellie-malin References: [designbreakonline](http://www.designbreakonline.com/2012/05/29/world-break-ellie-malin/) & [elliemalin](http://www.elliemalin.com/about.html) Making a splash in the art world, Ellie Malin is gaining recognition for her fun and uninhibited prints. Creating prints that could fit in perfectly in both a child's room and a prestigious art gallery, this is an artist with something for everyone. Her [prints are puzzle-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) and geometrically dynamic, and are used on both woodblocks and tea towels. An understated way to interject some [personality into home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rixo-1), these are covet-worthy works. Ellie, who is based in Melbourne, Australia, cites travel and childhood memories as sources of inspiration, something which really shines through in her work. Adorable and [whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child), Malin's cutely colorful patterns are sure to pop up in more than a few pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Prints:** Ellie Malin's geometric and puzzle-like prints are gaining recognition in the art world and could be incorporated in various products. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Through Ellie Malin's work, there is an opportunity to add personality to home decor by incorporating unique and fun prints. - **Childlike Art:** Ellie Malin's prints could be used to create a whimsical and childlike atmosphere in various settings. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Ellie Malin's prints could be used in various home decor pieces such as tea towels, pillows and wall art. - **Fashion:** Ellie Malin's prints could also be incorporated into fashion pieces like dresses, jackets, and bags. - **Art:** Ellie Malin's work presents an opportunity for printmakers, illustrators and artists to incorporate fun and whimsical prints in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portals-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Bold Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otto-studio.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-finkenauer.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Retro Colorful Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequency-collection.md)