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Macabre Animalism

Critters in design are taken from cutesy to dark for added sophistication

Implications - The use of animals in design used to signify a cutesy, meme-friendly tone. In today's society, where consumers are more concerned with individualism than pleasantries, this has shifted toward a darker tone. The use of animalism in a more macabre context questions the concept of humanity, providing what consumers crave: more meaningful experiences.
Trend Themes
1. Macabre Animalism - The trend of using animals in a more macabre context questions the concept of humanity, providing more meaningful experiences to consumers.
2. Human-animal Hybrids - The trend of exploring the relationship between humans and nature through human-animal hybrids provides a space for artists and designers to showcase the stresses of our cohabitation, leading to potentially new forms of sustainable product design.
3. Animal Hybrid Ads - The trend of showing strange animal combinations in advertising, as exemplified by Smokaccino, provides restaurants and marketing teams an opportunity to showcase new menu items in an exciting and visually engaging way.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - These trends can inspire artists and designers to use animal references in new and innovative ways, pushing the boundaries of aesthetic conventions.
2. Robotics and Technology - The trend of using animal references in robotics and technology, such as the DALER drone inspired by vampire bats, shows potential for new forms of disaster relief and remote exploration.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The trend of using animal hybrids in ads, like Smokaccino's, can inspire more creative, unusual and memorable campaigns for businesses in the restaurant industry and beyond.
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Animal Hybrid Ads
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The work of Roxanne Jackson may not be for everyone, but it would be hard for people to deny the level of skill and talent needed to create such intricate sculptures. Revolving around a macabre... MORE
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Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne have constructed a vampire bat drone that is inspired by how such bats use the tips of their wings like legs when traversing the... MORE
Sea Creature Tables
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The sea creature tables by Kirk McGuire look incredibly realistic. As though a marine version of typical taxidermy, squid, octopus and other fishy characters have been posed to hold up glass... MORE
Human-Animal Hybrids
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Artist Crystal Morey Creates Gorgeously Meditative Sculptures
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The Snake Monster robot is a peculiar new robot, developed by engineers at Carnegie Mellon University, that has six spidery legs and walks much like a spider. This robot is marked out by its easily... MORE

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