# Nightmare Monster Models Furman by Paul Granjon is a Recreation of a Bad Dream By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-granjon References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/paul-granjon) & [zprod.org](http://www.zprod.org/PG/machines/furman.htm) Tech designer Paul Granjon has created one of his most bizarre and scary works of art yet. Furman is a six-foot exact replica of a monster he saw in his dream that only has legs, is covered in fur and delivers swift [karate kicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper). When Paul Granjon awoke from this odd and [scary dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare), he instantly began to sketch this monster he was confronted with. Soon, he developed a [fully automated model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character) that actually kicks and looks exactly like the one in his dream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nightmare-inspired Artwork:** Opportunity for artists to tap into the concept of nightmares and create unique artwork that resonates with people's fears. - **Automated Sculptures:** There is opportunity for designers to create more interactive sculptures that can mimic human movements and expressions. - **Dream-inspired Inventions:** Companies can explore the possibility of designing inventions that are inspired by dreams or nightmares, for example, devices that help alleviate sleep-related issues. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers could use nightmare-induced inspiration to create unique and cutting-edge works of art. - **Robotics:** The development of more realistic, humanoid robots that can perform a wider range of movements can be expanded upon. - **Technology and Invention:** Dreams and nightmares can be studied and analyzed in order to create new inventions and products that can positively impact people's wellbeing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Imaginative Soft Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blabla.md) - [Mythological Two-Piece Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Horror-Creature-Inspired Footwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-monsters-collection.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure.md)