# Extravagant Knit Face Masks Yr Johannsdottir Encourages Physical Distancing with a Special Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-face-mask References: [gulftoday.ae](https://www.gulftoday.ae/lifestyle/2020/05/12/icelandic-fashion-designer-makes-scary-masks-to-encourage-social-distancing) Icelandic designer Yr Johannsdottir is having an extravagantly artistic response to the COVID-19 crisis with her outlandish knit face masks. Although not intended for medical use, the design is geared toward "keeping people at a distance by displaying scary tongues and fangs." Her studio is based in Reykjavik, Iceland. As a result, Yr Johannsdottir's shocking knit face mask artistically facilitates a [creature-inspired aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) and the elaborate creation is bound to capture the attention of those interested in [statement fashion pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1)—whether for personal use or display. In addition, the new designs can be connected to a sweater that Yr Johannsdottir made two years ago. The piece itself was "adorned with tongues that represent 'love or lust.'" Image Credit: Yr Johannsdottir / Gulf Today ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Face Masks:** Designing face masks as artistic statement pieces, to be used for personal use or display. - **Creature-inspired Aesthetic:** Creating fashion pieces that feature a creature-inspired aesthetic. - **Integration of Existing Designs:** Incorporating existing designs into new products for added value. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating artistic face masks into their product line. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of creature-inspired aesthetic to expand their creations. - **Textile and Knitting:** Textile and knitting industry can explore new possibilities of integrating their products with creative solutions like the knit face mask. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md)