No other tattoo designs convey a message as clear as word tattoos. Yeah, you’re right; it’s because the message is literally written on your skin! No cryptic symbols or surreal images for people (and most importantly, yourself) to wonder what your ink means. And although you might think that these are very simple tattoos, just wait until you see the examples we’ve rounded up in our list. They’re often very far from simple and definitely inspiring!

You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” The same rule can be changed into “Don’t judge a person by its ink.” Getting some body art inked is probably one of the best ways for self-expression—be it a drawing in remembrance of your past beliefs, shenanigans or a minimal tattoo filled with deep meanings. No tattoo design is meaningless or ugly because there’s always something bigger behind it. At least to the person who chose the unique tattoo.

I'm Eden and I have an exceptional ability to reinterpret all objects, animals, and plants as new characters. I redesign existing characters with more vibrant colors and also experiment with creative ideas by combining and mixing favorite characters. I always enjoy media and games related to my work, such as games, animations, puzzles, and LEGO. Just like how popular animations and games continually update and introduce new products, I also have a desire to explore new challenges in tattoo…