# City-Themed Pocket Knives Victorinox Swiss Army's Contest Attracted a Global Community of Artists By Ell Smith | Published 2018-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-swiss-army References: [swissarmy](https://www.swissarmy.com/ca/en/Explore/Inspiration/Classic-Limited-Edition/cms/classic-limited-edition) In an effort to celebrate its timeless aesthetic, [Victorinox Swiss Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-companion) has launched a contest which tasked artists with creating the next limited-edition design for its small 58 mm Classic pocket knife. This year's theme of "Places of the World!" attracted a global audience with over 878 ideas from 62 countries submitted. Original artists entered their creative designs, which ranged from abstract images that captured the feel of a city, to defined renderings of significant buildings, like Paris' Eiffel Tower or New York's Statue of Liberty. The contest demonstrates the varying creativity from around the world, as a global community of artists visualized their love for their city. The entire collection is available online or at the Victorinox flagship in Yorkville, Toronto. Image Credit: Victorinox Swiss Army ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Global Community Art Competitions:** Opportunities for brands to engage with a global community of artists by hosting contests to create limited-edition designs. - **City-themed Products:** The trend of incorporating city elements into products, such as pocket knives, to celebrate different places around the world. - **Creative Representation of Landmarks:** Artists showcasing their skills by creating unique and creative representations of famous landmarks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Design and Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturers can tap into the trend of city-themed products by collaborating with artists to create limited-edition designs for various items. - **Tourism and Souvenir Industry:** With the popularity of city-themed products, businesses in the tourism and souvenir industry can offer unique and artistic items that capture the essence of different cities. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces can provide a platform for artists to showcase and sell their city-themed designs, connecting them with a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Limited Pocketknives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-companion.md) - [Modernized Swiss Army Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-alox-refined-collection.md) - [Camping-Friendly Compact Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-pocketknives.md) - [Minimalist Multipurpose Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025.md) - [Replicated Old-Fashioned Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-replica-1897-edition.md) - [Artistic Folding EDC Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapade-folding-knives.md) - [Chromatic Wintertime Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-winter-magic-2023.md) - [Damascus Steel Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-ranger-55-mic-damast-limited-edition-2023.md) - [Picnic-Ready Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-picknicker-damast.md)