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# Worldwide Web Portraits
The Saint 'Can You Draw the Internet' Contest is "Inter-nutty"

By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-13 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-draw-the-internet
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/34892/Contest-Asks-Artists-Students-to-Draw-the-Internet/) & [canyoudrawtheinternet](http://www.canyoudrawtheinternet.com/us/filter/creatives/rating)

The submissions for this all-inclusive contest range from serious to to seriously hilarious.

The Saint 'Can You Draw the Internet' contest has citizens everywhere all abuzz. The UK digital agency Saint has devised this [creative contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color) especially for New York Internet week. They have proposed a major challenge to participants of all ages -- [draw the Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evined-draw) in a single image.

Contestants have to sum up their experiences and feelings of the Internet in its entirety into one drawing. The submissions are so interesting to look at; each person has taken their own unique approach to the challenge. Some have made hilarious or mocking images, while others have focused on the positive aspects of the worldwide web.

[Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-open-art) such as the Saint 'Can You Draw the Internet' contest allow opinions to flourish into creativity.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Online Art Contests:** Creating more online art contests will encourage creativity and expression in the digital age.
- **Personal Expression on the Internet:** Encouraging personal expression on the internet can lead to unique and creative ways of viewing and interacting with online content.
- **Digital Design Competitions:** Organizing more digital design competitions can showcase the endless possibilities and innovative approaches of digital media.

### Where This Applies

- **Marketing and Advertising:** Creating online art contests can be an innovative way to generate buzz and promote brand awareness in the marketing and advertising industry.
- **Education:** Encouraging personal expression on the internet can be used as a tool for educational growth and development to inspire students of all ages to showcase their creativity and imagination.
- **Tech and Digital Media:** Organizing digital design competitions is a great way to showcase the latest digital media technologies and advancements in the tech industry.

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