# Skin-Crawling Tattoos Insect Body Art By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-crawling-in-insects-insect-related-body-art References: [bellaonline](http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32624.asp) Once again I struggle to find what connection these people have with insects to what they want [permanently inked onto their bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life). Butterflies, yes, but spiders? Why would you want to do that? Popular designs include [butterflies, spiders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-collection) with or without their webs, and scarabs, an Egyptian beetle that is also known as the dung beetle and strongly associated with the pyramids. **Implications** - The common themes in this trend are the desire for the consumer for self-expression in a permanent way, as well as the desire to rekindle and reconnect with nature. This is caused by the urban environment and an alienation with wildlife and the natural world. This could also have impacts on urban planning and architecture, in that the incorporation of [nature-like design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderkind-collection) (perhaps through biomimicry) would be well-received by consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Insect Body Art:** The demand for insect tattoos shows a desire for self-expression and a reconnection with nature. - **Biomimicry Design:** Incorporating nature-like designs into urban planning and architecture could appeal to consumers' desire for nature and self-expression. - **Unconventional Tattoo Designs:** Tattoo artists could cater to the demand for unconventional tattoo designs, such as spiders and scarabs, for self-expression and individuality. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Industry:** There is an opportunity for tattoo artists to tap into the demand for insect-inspired designs. - **Nature-based Tourism:** The desire for reconnection with nature through tattoos could also create opportunities for nature-based tourism. - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** The demand for nature-inspired designs through tattoos could influence architecture and urban planning to incorporate biomimicry and nature-like design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Supermarket Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialbuy-temporary-tattoos.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md)