# Dripping Mannequins Ferdi Rizkiyanto 'Mannequin Series' Tweaks the Standard Storefront Model By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferdi-rizkiyanto-mannequin-series References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Mannequin-Series/352298) & [pepey.deviantart](http://pepey.deviantart.com/) This Ferdi Rizkiyanto 'Mannequin' series turns a standard, stiff mannequin into a water-like dripping piece of digital artwork. Mannequins aren't known for their fluid movement, so this [surreal vision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) of the [storefront model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seated-mannequin) is quite eye-catching. We've featured a number of [digital artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection) who use their talent to transform everyday objects into something extraordinary. After you check out the Ferdi Rizkiyanto 'Mannequin' series above, keep clicking for more similar features. **Implications** - Mannequins are meant to be noticed by the consumer so that they can easily project themselves onto the clothing in the store front. Ferdi Rizkiyanto flips that by creating mannequins that stand out and call attention to themselves in very quirky and clever ways, melding this concept with individualism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Digital Art Mannequins:** Creating mannequins that transcend traditional notions of physicality and become eye-catching pieces of digital artwork, disrupting the storefront model. - **Fluid Movement Mannequins:** Transforming stiff mannequins into water-like figures that challenge the static nature of traditional storefront displays, offering disruptive innovation opportunities to create more dynamic and engaging retail experiences. - **Quirky and Clever Mannequins:** Designing mannequins that stand out and call attention to themselves in unconventional ways, promoting individualism and breaking away from traditional store visual merchandising techniques. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Introducing digital art mannequins and fluid movement mannequins in fashion retail stores can revolutionize visual merchandising and attract more customers. - **Art and Design:** The concept of quirky and clever mannequins offers an innovative approach for artists and designers to create unique and attention-grabbing installations in art galleries and exhibitions. - **Retail Technology:** Developing advanced technologies to create realistic and interactive mannequins with fluid movement can lead to disruptive innovation in the retail technology industry, enhancing the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-store-mannequins.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md)