# Tattooed Energy Boosters Wicked Energy Drink Gets a Facelift From a Tattoo Artist By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-energy-drink References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/29013/) & [designyearbook.blogspot](http://designyearbook.blogspot.com/2010/03/wicked-energy-drink-by-kian-forreal.html) The [tattoo craze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-vegas-giveaway) keeps on inking everything in sight. As if having one on your body wasn't enough, you can now get t-shirts, hats, and even cologne that boasts a tattoo-styled exterior. Add Wicked Energy Drink to that list too. Famed Sydney-based [tattoo artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punk-bunny-coffee) Kian Forreal has loaned his trademark creative style, street cred and general badassedness to Wicked Energy Drink. The result is a package that catches the eye to make you want to buy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tattoo-themed Products:** The trend of incorporating tattoos into non-body-related products creates an opportunity for unique branding and attention-grabbing designs. - **Artist Collaborations:** Collaborating with well-known artists provides an opportunity for brands to tap into new markets and target specific demographics. - **Creative Packaging:** Innovative and visually appealing packaging can increase brand recognition and consumer engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Energy Drinks:** The energy drink industry can leverage the trend of incorporating tattoos and creative packaging to differentiate their product in a crowded market. - **Apparel:** Clothing brands can tap into the popularity of tattoo-themed designs and collaborate with artists to create new and unique products. - **Fragrance:** Fragrance companies can potentially incorporate tattoo-inspired designs into their packaging and appeal to a younger demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md) - [Artful Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-jefe-energy.md) - [Edgy Vitality Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-weird-and-grateful-dead.md) - [Horror-Inspired Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchs-brew-energy.md) - [Fantasy Energy Drink Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-energy-ultra.md) - [Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamit.md) - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md) - [Enhanced RTD Beverage Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wkd-x.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md)