# Kaleidoscopic Pretzel Hands Randi Antonsen Takes Sign Language to a New Level By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randi-antonsen-sign-language References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/basic-language/313660) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/antonsen) The eye-catching [photoshopped works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection) seen here are from the creative mind of Randi Antonsen. The images symmetrically depict a combination of photoshopped sign language palm poses. Randi Antonsen has created some spider-like works of art with only her computer and her hands, seemingly performing sign language for tools and inspiration. The collection, titled 'Basic Language,' can be found at the link below. **Implications** - Using Photoshop is a great way for advertisers to get their creative juices flowing. Photoshop allows the creator to make absolutely anything they can imagine. The featured "pretzel hands" are a great example of using Photoshop to portray sign language in a different light. Businesses that use Photoshop to create their ads definitely have a [creative advantage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photoshop-as-art:** Randi Antonsen's use of Photoshop to create sign language-inspired works of art marks a trend in using design tools as creative media. - **Language-inspired Imagery:** The 'Basic Language' collection showcases a growing trend in generating visual content that draws inspiration from written and spoken language. - **Symmetry and Precision:** Symmetrical and precise compositions, as seen in Antonsen's artwork, signal a growing aesthetic trend in visual design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** Creatives designing visuals for advertising and marketing can experiment with Photoshop and other tools to create visually striking compositions and inspire new tactics for product promotion. - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can capitalize on the growing trend in using visuals to express language and emotion and develop new art forms that can be shared and sold online. - **Disability Advocacy:** Antonsen's use of sign language imagery, when paired with marketing and advertising campaigns, can bring greater visibility and accessibility to people with hearing impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [Sign Language Candy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-with-fingers-big-small.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Powered ASL Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signs-x-nvidia.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Adaptive Art Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-art-tools.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Educational ASL Social Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asl-alphabet-lens.md)