# Heart-Shaped Hammer Heads This Heart-Shaped Hammer Leaves an Unconventional Imprint By Ell Smith | Published 2018-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-shaped-hammer References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/don-ganchrow-fummer-heart-shaped-mark-12-28-2017/) & [dov-ganchrow](http://dov-ganchrow.com) The designer Dov Ganchrow ponders whether the urge to leave a mark on the world is a blessing or a curse in his new design ‘a love/hate thing,’ which features a heart-shaped hammer head that leaves an unconventional imprint. The hammer was chosen for this project as its [a tool that can mend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrow), but also destroy, representing the designer's personal dilemma his impact on the local art scene. The steel head of this hammer has been re-molded into the shape of a heart, so every time it hits something, like [a piece of wood, a door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles) or even a tree, it'll leave an elegant heart-shaped 'signature.' This hammer is on display at the periscope gallery in Tel Aviv. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/design/don-ganchrow-fummer-heart-shaped-mark-12-28-2017/), [dov-ganchrow](http://dov-ganchrow.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heart-shaped Tools:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional tool design by introducing heart-shaped elements to create novelty and emotional appeal. - **Artistic Imprints:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating tools that leave unconventional and artistic imprints, adding a personalized touch to everyday objects. - **Personal Dilemma Products:** Innovation opportunities in designing products that reflect personal dilemmas and invite contemplation and self-reflection. ### Where This Applies - **Tool Manufacturing:** Potential for tool manufacturers to explore new designs, materials, and imprinting techniques that add aesthetic value to functional tools. - **Art and Design Retail:** Opportunity for art and design retailers to showcase unique and artistic tools that appeal to consumers seeking unconventional and personalized products. - **Art Galleries:** Possibility for art galleries to exhibit and sell artistic tools like the heart-shaped hammer as unique artworks, blurring the lines between art and functional objects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Love-Inspired Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-pie-punches.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Design-Conscious Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-tools-hand-tool-set.md) - [Intricate Baking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shortbread-heart-baking-pan.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Heart-Shaped Dutch Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-dutch-oven.md) - [Heart-Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-jewelry.md)