Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 459,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,208 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 459,692 cutting edge ideas.

Mischievous Cartoon Creations

Tuomas Ikonen Illustrates Quirky and Endearing Childrens' Drawings

— August 31, 2011 — Art & Design
These Tuomas Ikonen illustrations may feature humor on par with a Sunday morning comic strip, but you can rest assured that the artwork is miles ahead of anything produced for a newspaper. With a natural talent for hyperbolic drawing and exaggerated features, Ikonen is able to execute these quirky illustrations of lovable eccentric characters.

Tuomas Ikonen is a Helsinki-based artist with an impressive portfolio of outlandishly hilarious images. His work is primarily featured in editorials and business magazines.

Implications - Consumers enjoy cartoons because they provide its viewers with humorous content, which alleviates the everyday stresses of living in a modern world. Corporations may consider using cartoons in media campaigns since consumer demand for these humorous illustrations is currently high in demand.
Trend Themes
1. Humorous Cartoons - Opportunity to create and distribute humorous cartoons in various mediums, such as media campaigns, to cater to consumer demand and provide entertainment.
2. Quirky Illustrations - Chance to produce and showcase quirky illustrations that feature exaggerated features and lovable eccentric characters, appealing to audiences seeking unique and visually engaging artwork.
3. Hyperbolic Drawing - Potential for utilizing hyperbolic drawing techniques to create eye-catching and attention-grabbing artwork that stands out in editorials and business magazines.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Opportunity for entertainment companies to incorporate humorous cartoons and quirky illustrations into their content offerings, attracting and engaging viewers seeking comedic relief.
2. Advertising - Potential for advertising agencies to leverage the popularity of humorous cartoons and quirky illustrations to create attention-grabbing media campaigns for brands and products.
3. Publishing - Chance for publishers to feature the work of artists specializing in hyperbolic drawing and quirky illustrations, catering to readers who appreciate unique and visually appealing content.
3.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness