Disturbing images can explore all the darkest corners of the human mind. This cluster is a mixture of sometimes unsettling images which force you to think about something that you have probably never considered. These gruesome innovations range from extremely gory body modifications to suicidal revolvers and emotionally distressing art forms.
We live in an interesting age when pop culture's fascination with bizarre, scary and disturbing innovations has continued unabated. Click through the slideshow below to see what I mean.
13 Gruesome Innovations
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3D Body Art (UPDATE)
Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications
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Satanic Body Mods
One Man's Transformation Into A Devil
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Skin Lacing
Dismembered Bodies And Other Surrealist Works From Margot Knight
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Drowning as Art
Eerie Underwater Photography Includes Blood and Toys
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Barbaric Bread
Fresh Baked Heads
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Offal Masterpieces
Gruesome Slaughterhouse-Inspired Artwork by Victoria Reynolds
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Faking Fatal Crashes
Thai Police Use Macabre Anti-Drunk Driving Sculptures
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Suicidal Revolvers
One-Shot Weapon for Macabre Social Commentary
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Blood-Sucking Infestations
EPA Bedbug Summit to Take the Bite Out of Sleeping
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Scary Listening Promos
BBC Radio Science Fiction Ad Scares You Into Listening
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Gruesome TV Show Ads
TV6 Promotes "I'd Do Anything for Money" With Pierced Hand
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Video-Game Skin Conditions
Freaky Diseases From Boycotting The Outdoors
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The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Sour Candy Challenges
1UP Candy's Kit Challenges Sour Candy Fans to Keep a Straight Face
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Vintage-Inspired Jewelry
theDirtyChic Launches Its Nostalgic 03 Collection
Manga-Inspired Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY Chainsaw Man Collection Embraces Anime Artwork
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
AI-Generated Art Challenges
The KFC x Fiiiiiingers Rewarded Fans for Creating Images with AI
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers
The Steampunk Espresso Machine Merges Design Aesthetics
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Quilted Leather Novelty Diapers
Liquid Death Unveils the Pit Diaper to Wear During Concerts
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Deep Sea Funerals
Mondial Boasts Another Way to Scatter the Ashes of Loved Ones
Anxiety-Reducing Earplug Designs
Matter & University of the Arts London Debut the Helical Earplug
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Video Game-Inspired Watch Collaborations
Kojima Productions & Anicorn Watches Co-Design a Watch
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes
Richard Huang Designs the Very Sleek Project M³ Motorbike
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series
Emilio Alarcón Develops a New Series of Photos Using MidJourney
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Horror Film-Inspired Footwear
A New Collection of Horrific Crocs Celebrates Halloween Ahead
Style-Conscious Power Tools
The Conceptual 'Module' Compact Drill Has Recycled Materials
Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Junji Ito Join on a Special Collection of T-Shirts
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems
The Conceptual Mosqo Bug Zapper is Connected
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Artful Hanging Contemporary Mirrors
Bower Studios Presents the Ready to Hang Series
Nature-Inspired Perforated Footwear
Brain Dead and Oakley Factory Team Designs the Paguro Mules
Intentionally Dented Luggage Designs
There is a New and Upgraded Crash Baggage Edition
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Tech-Branded VR Headsets
This Nothing VR Headset Concept by Ratan Pande is Ultra-Modern
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles
Christopher Kelly Explores Crochet with the Interwoven Project
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Spiritual Meditation Chair Exhibitions
Andrés Reisinger Presents the 12 Chairs for Meditation Show
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks
The SPRAYGROUND x Dune Collection Has an Otherworldly Design
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear
Andrew Mok Designs the VERN, MORPH and FORM Glasses
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Ethereal Light Designs
Peter Kovacsy Crates "A Sense of Wonderment" with Vestige for Ross Gardam
Portable MRI Systems
Zynext Ventures and neuro42 Bid on Revolutionizing the Healthcare Industry
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables
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AI Tattoo Visualizers
Ink Studio AI Builds Custom Tattoos for Inspiration and Design
Spiral-Inspired Minimal Benches
Verónica Mar Designs the Minimal Soul Sculpture Bench
Scar Tissue-Evading Implants
This Medical Implant Alters Drug Delivery to Curb Scar Tissue Impact
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Bug-Inspired Jewelry
Allison Quaid's 'Murder Hornet Ring' is a Wearable Masterpiece
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Modern Geometric Artful Grinders
applicata Presents the TWIST Collection of Grinders
Extreme No-Excuse Fitness Apps
Workout Nightmare Blocks Websites Until the Workout is Finished
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Futile Material Design Exhibitions
Objective Gallery Presents Please Sit for an Alternate Ending
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Grotesque Halloween Pizzas
Aoki’s Pizza's Zombino of Hell is a Haunting, Spicy Pizza
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines
The Death Star Popcorn Maker Honors the Sci-Fi Franchise
Sophisticated Copper Mirrors
Manu Bañó Showcases His Adeptness with Copper Through OBJ-08 Mirrors
Digital Gallery Furniture Collections
Christopher Gentner Presents His Mock Collection
Cult-Favorite Horror Film Celebrations
MPI Media & MoMA Celebrate The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Mouth-Blown Glass Pendant Lights
Studio Thier & van Daalen Design the GRID Pendant Lights
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Vibrant Furniture Collection Expansions
The Sight Unseen Collection Continues to Grow
Fan Scream Symphonies
FX's Symphony of Screams Captures Real Screams to Promote Grotesquerie
Niche Subgenre Aggregators
Dark Akademia is a Curated Platform for Everything Aesthetic
Modern Playground-Inspired Exhibitions
Samuel Ross Designs the Coarse Collection for NYCxDesign
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Unconventional Gardening Kits
The Freaky Veg Kit Grows Purple Carrots and Dark Opal Tomatoes
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection