# Macabre Mini Busts The Family Skulls by Brian Morris By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-family-skulls-designer-toys-from-brian-morris References: [streetanatomy](http://streetanatomy.com/blog/2008/11/05/brian-morris/) 'The Family' is a series of [vinyl mini-busts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) created by Brian Morris, essentially a variety of designs on six small, different head sculptures which have created by Joe Somers. As you can see from the images, these 'toys' totally stand out, and dare I say it, I think they are even better than the infamous 'labbit.' **Implications** - Today's consumer isn't afraid to explore [dark and sinister decor products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-face-1), and in fact, the idea of a [themed interior aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection) is increasingly more and more common. These unusual busts are example of how a company or designer can make the most of the modern consumer's willingness to embrace the unusual and the macabre be it in design, fashion or architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Decor:** Opportunity for companies to explore and create dark and sinister decor products. - **Themed Interior Aesthetic:** Increasing consumer interest in creating a cohesive themed interior design. - **Macabre Design:** Growing demand for macabre designs in various industries such as fashion and architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create and market dark and unusual decor items. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate macabre elements into their designs to cater to the growing consumer interest. - **Architecture:** Architects can experiment with macabre and unusual design concepts to create unique and engaging spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md)