# Adorable Illustration-Imprinted Goods Claire Manning's Original Works are Playful and Colorful By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clairemanning References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/clairemanning/items) & [etsy.wishpond](https://etsy.wishpond.com/madeincanada/) Claire Manning is a Toronto-based illustrator who is behind the [Etsy Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsys-christmas-ad) shop of the same name. Her designs are known for their cute aesthetics, with [personified food items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies) and utensils, adorable animals, and more complementing different pieces. The colorful illustrations are available as simple prints that can be hanged from walls, as well as in the form of statement pillow cases, [versatile tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouses-of-lake-erie), towels of varying sizes, and even aprons. This enables consumers to get a useful item that can be used around the home daily, while sprucing up their interiors with some playful designs that are sure to be noticed by guests. All of these designs and more can be shopped in real life at Toronto’s Etsy: Made in Canada on Saturday, September 29th and on Claire Manning's online Etsy store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illustration Merchandise:** Creating products that feature unique illustrations can attract customers who want uncommon and personalized items. - **Cute Decor:** Investing in playful decor adds character and charm to home interiors. - **Versatile Art:** Diversifying art products to be functional and decorative can cater to consumers with a variety of needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Claire Manning's cute and colorful designs can be sold in home decor stores. - **Fashion Accessories:** Manning's illustrations on tote bags and aprons create unique fashion accessories. - **Print-on-demand:** Selling illustrated products through print-on-demand platforms can increase accessibility and reach a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Colorful Handmade Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay.md) - [Canadian-Inspired Tea Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-tea-towel.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Summer-Ready Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-refresh.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Inaugural Spring Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hilary-macmillans-homeware.md)