# Badass Armored Sculptures The Hedgehog of Death is Terrifyingly Badass By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-of-death References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/40914/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Hedgehog-of-Death--prototype-leather-sculpture-) With a name like Hedgehog of Death, I'm going to assume that this sculpture is a villain. Either way, it doesn't look like something you want to mess with on your best day. The Hedgehog of Death is a sculpture designed by IC4DESIGN. I'm sure the mammal it's named after is the last thing you'd think of as badass; however, IC4DESIGN has taken inspiration and managed to make the figure look convincingly intimidating. The number of [spikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo), heavy armor and the bat filled with nails is a sign that whoever is under there can handle himself. The sculpture is made entirely out of leather and metal for the studs. If the armor was real, it would certainly be a force worth fearing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Armored Sculptures:** Opportunity for designers to create intimidating and visually captivating sculptures using armor-inspired elements. - **Badass Art:** Emerging trend of artists pushing boundaries to create artwork with a strong and intimidating aesthetic. - **Leather and Metal Design:** Growing interest in incorporating leather and metal materials in various design disciplines, from fashion to interior design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and sculptors to challenge traditional norms and create visually striking pieces. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Potential for designers to incorporate armor-inspired elements into clothing and accessories, creating edgy and fierce fashion trends. - **Interior Design and Decor:** Opportunity for interior designers to introduce leather and metal elements in furnishings and decor, adding a bold and daring touch to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hedgehog-replicating Hand Clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedgehog-clutch.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Aggressively Armored Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battletank-mouse.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md)