# Slim Stylish Casts The Tattooed Foot Brace Looks Like a Gladiator Sandal By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattooed-foot References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/04/25/super-sexy-brace/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) Clunky casts for broken legs can be a real bummer, especially for the uncompromising stylish individual, but the Tattooed Foot brace offers a great alternative. Although its name might suggest otherwise, it is a temporary cast that fits like a glove, allowing the injured to wear regular clothing while moving with more comfort and ease. Of course, not many would find it necessary to cover up the [gladiator-styled cast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal). All it needs is the matching pair and people will genuinely believe the Tattooed Foot brace is a [fashionable sandal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver). Designed by Chen Kai Jing, the Tattooed Foot brace was a recent red dot design concept winner. According to the designer, the goal was to "inject the realm of [orthotic devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapz-modular-slippers) with a dose of style." Mission accomplished. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Orthotic Devices:** Designing orthotic devices with unique styles and fashionable look. - **Comfortable Casts:** Creating comfortable cast alternatives for the injured individuals. - **Temporary Tattoos:** Designing temporary tattoos that can mimic traditional casts for fashion purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** There is a clear opportunity to bring some creativity and flair to medical device design to improve the patient experience. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Creating fashionable casts could become a trendy and popular branch of fashion and apparel. - **Temporary Tattoo Products:** The opportunity to create temporary tattoo products that can mimic traditional casts while adding item of fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [Adjustable Fracture Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar.md) - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [Connected Kids Recovery Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cknee-brace.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [Tech-Forward Innovative Recovery Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-Recovery-boot.md) - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md) - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Mossy Stone-Mirrored Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio.md)