# Video Conferencing Avatar Features Meta is Presenting a New Cartoon Avatar Feature By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-avatar References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/meta-now-lets-you-make-video-calls-using-a-cartoon-avatar-183821816.html)  Meta is launching a new [cartoon avatar feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceless-avatar) that joins its realm of [video conferencing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-meet-makeup-feature) to add a playful touch. The company notes that this is the 'third option' that can be found as something that exists between an audio call and a full video call. Users are able to use this in video conversation but it will only be the avatar that the other participants are able to see. This way, it creates a sense of privacy without needing to use a [digital mask or filter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-generator). This is currently available to use online for Messenger and Instagram. The company also notes that avatars have been an ongoing focus and that users have been over a billion of the small cartoons. Image Credit: Meta ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoon Avatar Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable cartoon avatar platforms for video conferencing to enhance privacy and user engagement. - **Playful Video Conferencing Features:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate interactive and entertaining elements into video conferencing platforms to make remote meetings more engaging and enjoyable. - **Growing Popularity of Avatars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create avatar-focused social media platforms and applications to tap into the billion-user market for avatars and virtual identity. ### Where This Applies - **Video Conferencing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop video conferencing software with advanced avatar features to cater to the increasing demand for customizable communication tools. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance social media platforms with avatar support and interactive video features to capture the growing trend of virtual expression and engagement. - **Entertainment Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive and interactive entertainment experiences utilizing avatar technology to revolutionize the way users engage with media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifelike 3D Metaverse Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [Cartoonish Video Calling Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatars.md) - [Avatar-Supporting Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-2.md) - [3D Video Call Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams.md) - [Inclusive Custom Avatar Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-avatar.md) - [Meeting-Focused AI Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-2.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-8.md) - [TikTok Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-avatars.md)