Personified Cardboard Boxes

Anton Tang's Mini People Litter the Streets of Singapore

Anton Tang's mini cardboard box people are unbearably adorable. The fact that this is not a Photoshopped series makes it even harder to resist. These little guys are currently residing all over the streets Singapore.

Anton Tang took Mini Danbos, characters in cardboard box suits from the Japanese manga series 'Yotsuba&!,' and photographed them around her city. Full of personality, Anton Tang has put together a poignant portfolio.

Mini Cardboard Box People
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating customizable mini cardboard box people as collectibles or promotional items for brands and events.
Photography Series
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing a platform or app that allows users to create their own photo series using unique characters or objects in various settings.
Urban Art Installations
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing interactive urban art installations that incorporate miniature figures or objects to engage and entertain pedestrians.

Industries Being Reshaped

Collectibles
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing a line of mini cardboard box people as exclusive and sought-after collectibles for enthusiasts.
Photography Services
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering customized photography services to individuals and brands, focusing on creating personalized and visually striking photo series.
Art and Design
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists and designers to create large-scale urban art installations that feature miniature characters or objects for public enjoyment.
SCORE
6.9 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 100%
Activity 99%
Freshness 8%

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