# Educational Fetal Art Jorge Lopes Dos Santos' Fetus Project Teaches & Comforts By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jorge-lopes-dos-santos-fetus-project References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/16/the-fetus-project-by-jorge-lopes-dos-santos/) Using data from [ultrasound, CT and MRI scans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voka-anatomy-pro), Brazilian designer Jorge Lopes Dos Santos makes [physical models of fetuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-zhou). While this project may seem a bit macabre and weird, Jorge Lopes Dos Santos has good intentions that his models will help train doctors and provide emotional support for parents who have children born with deformities. **Implications** - Art isn't always about spectacle or amusement, and in fact, it can often be educational and eye-opening in and of itself. This is definitely the case with these Jorge Lopes Dos Santos. As photography and [scanning technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-skin-mapping-tool) becomes more and more advanced, consumers are chomping at the bit to get a glimpse of the latest and greatest photographic and tech gear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Medical Model Art:** Using advanced scanning technology, artists can create physical models of medical images to aid in education and emotional support. - **Innovative Photography Tools:** As photography and scanning technology advances, there is a demand for cutting-edge gear that allows consumers to capture the latest high-quality images. - **Art for Education and Support:** Art projects like Jorge Lopes Dos Santos' fetal models offer educational and emotional benefits for medical professionals and parents alike. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Training:** The medical industry can adopt the use of physical fetal models as a practical training tool for doctors. - **Photography and Imaging:** The photography and imaging industry can develop new technologies and equipment to meet the demand for advanced scanning and photography gear. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the intersection of art and education, creating projects that provide both aesthetic value and practical benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Medical Preparation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-preparation-toy.md) - [Design-Conscious Baby Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-incubator.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Colorfully Designed Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md)