# Minimalistic One Line Tattoos Berlin-based Mo Ganji Creates Simple Yet Intricate Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-line-tattoo References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/05/minimalistic-one-line-tattoos-by-mo-gangi/) & [moganji](http://www.moganji.com/) Although these one line tattoos are technically [minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji), it's undeniable that they are also extremely intricate. After all, a lot of careful skill and concentration must be put into designs that are executed with one single line. In fact, some people might scoff at the possibility of such creations, let alone ones that live [permanently on a person's body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life). Created by Mo Ganji, an artist based in Berlin, Germany, the one line tattoos are works of art. From elephants and koi fish to gestural images of half-drawn faces, the designs range greatly. There is also a bit of a tribal element to each look. Interestingly, Ganji finishes the artworks with dots, which is what gives them their tribal aesthetic. That and the angles of the lines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **One Line Tattoos:** The trend of minimalist tattoos with intricate designs executed with a single line and dots instead of shading. - **Tribal Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating tribal elements into modern art forms, like tattoos, for a unique visual style. - **Gestural Images:** The trend of creating tattoos with half-drawn faces and other abstract designs for a more expressionistic style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tattoo Studios:** There is an opportunity for tattoo studios to offer one line tattoos as a unique and trendy service to attract more customers. - **Art Galleries:** Due to the intricate and visually appealing nature of these tattoos, there is potential for galleries to showcase them as fine art pieces. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion brands and accessory companies can incorporate one line tattoos in their designs, like on clothing and jewelry, for a trendy and artistic look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md) - [Custom Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator2.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-tattoo-ai.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Custom Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [AI Tattoo Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-maker-ai.md)